Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Weekender
Compensation
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Job Description
Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Worker Type
Regular
Exemption Status
No
Job Summary
$20,000 Sign on bonus for eligible applicants!
This posting reflects an opening for an X-ray Tech I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include X-ray Tech II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Responsible for performing a variety of standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, equipment operation, and for maintaining related records.
Job Duties
- Performs standardized radiological radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations utilizing proper patient position, identification and exposure techniques.
- Knowledgeable in operation of all equipment within modality.
- Sets up and adjusts immobilization and radiation protective equipment and devices.
- Reviews and analyzes patient body size, thickness, age, physical condition, and suspected pathology in performing examinations.
- Assists physician with various procedures.
- Reports equipment malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs.
- Maintains related records and notations.
- Assists in Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures as required.
- Participates in the educational training of students.
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.
Position Details
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Skills
Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Radiology
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, 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.
Key Responsibilities
Perform standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations while ensuring proper patient positioning and exposure techniques. Maintain related records, operate modality equipment, and assist physicians with various medical procedures.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of a Radiologic Technology specialty training program. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Radiologic Technology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in radiologic technology (imaging tech) | ranked against 1,186 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Radiologic Technology median $98k (middle half $88k–$109k)108 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in Pennsylvania | 56 active | 1,187 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiologic Technology listings | 323 in the last 30 days | 163 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Weekender at Geisinger a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,186 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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