Interventional Radiology Technologist - Weekender - Days
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary Up to $25,000 sign on bonus for
eligible applicants/n/nThis posting reflects an opening for a IR
Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position.
Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher
levels of this role to include IR Technologist II based on their
skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified
individuals to apply./n/nUnion: Yes/n/nResponsible in performing
Interventional, Neuro and Endovascular procedures to include
technical, procedural and equipment performance, patient care and
education, interfacing with other clinical departments, issue
resolution, digital imaging quality and efficiency. Responsible for
maintaining department relationships with Radiology Services
partners, patients and referring physicians. Responsible for
imaging procedure quality in thoracic, visceral, gastrointestinal,
neurologic and peripheral intervention for vascular and nonvascular
systems. Responsible for participating in regulatory requirements
of assigned sections. Job Duties - Provides invasive procedure
assistance and digital imaging while performing duties such as
embolization, tumor embolization, chemotherapy embolization, tumor
treatment with radioactive elements, Intracranial stenting,
intravascular stenting, limb preservation. - Endovascular repair of
Aortic aneurysms. - Assists the Interventionalist while performing
procedures, diagnostic studies, and treatments. - Operates and
monitors equipment, as required; hands instruments in proper order
to physician; assists with suctioning and positioning patients, as
required; provides emotional support to patients, as necessary. -
Prepares and positions patients, administers contrast media as
directed by physicians, provides immobilization devices and
radiation protection to patients and personnel in accordance with
prescribed safety standards. - Explains procedures and answers
appropriate patient questions. - Reports to the Registered Nurse
reactions, results of procedures, and any changes observed in the
patient's condition. - Documents pertinent medical information
where indicated. - Maintains current knowledge on all
interventional supplies. - Identifies and defines all Neuro,
Thoracic, Abdominal and Peripheral Vasculature. - Operates digital
imaging equipment and enters all pertinent data to IDX, Imaging
Suite and Picture Archiving Communication System Imaging Management
Systems. - Obtain and reconstruct 3-deminsonal images and digital
subtraction angiography. - Performs quality control tests of
equipment and notifies leadership and appropriate maintenance
personnel of irregularities. - Monitor dose reporting of high
levels of radiation due to the length and complexity of the
procedures. - Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly
cleaned and sterilized and in working order. - Maintains patient
scheduling grease board for procedures as well as follow up
documentation. - Shares responsibility for ordering interventional
supplies and maintaining appropriate levels of on hand supplies. -
Responsible for all Quality Improvement documentation. - Imaging
exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of
non-controlled medications. Work is typically performed in a
clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific
obligations and complying with all organization policies and
procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional
competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific
orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the
job related to that position. Education Graduate from Specialty
Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required) About Geisinger
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our
patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our
communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope
to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who
humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with
the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for
tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to
care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members
and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time
and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and
domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with
unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.
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