Radiology Technologist II ProTech - $7,000 Sign-On Bonus - 9346

Radiology Technologist II ProTech

Location: US:WA:Arlington | Department: Radiology CVH | Position Type: Full Time 0.6 FTE or More | FTE: 0.900000 | Base Wage: $53.21 to $77.41

Job Summary: Imaging technologists are trained, registered and certified by the State of Washington to perform technical, physical and social functions needed in the Imaging Department under the professional guidance of a Radiologist, and as written in Department and Hospital policy and procedure manuals. The Radiology Tech II is dedicated to providing quality service in a timely, courteous, and cost effective manner.

Essential Functions:

• Determine correct mode of transportation for patients and be cognizant of patient comfort and privacy.
• When indicated, properly signed consent form by patient on file and patient fully informed, give patients preparation instructions, and explain any procedure to patient to facilitate cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Complete paperwork for each exam correctly and error free.
• Assume responsibility for special programs and paperwork.
• Check out films, answer phones, relay messages, call reports when requested, keep filing up to date.
• Understand the function of the radiology office and perform all procedures correctly.
• Willing to change shifts and help with on call duties when necessary.
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner.
• Knowledgeable of the various needs of patients due to their age and determine appropriate care.
• Responsible for completion of all procedures scheduled in a timely manner without compromising quality.
• Keep up to date on performing emergency CT examinations.
• Maintains a positive, customer-oriented attitude.
• Meets organizational and work unit standards as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Performs all job duties in accordance with recognized safety procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to make calm and sensible decisions under various work situations, dealing with immediate problems reasonably.

Education: High School diploma or GED required. Successful completion of an accredited radiologic technologist training program.

Experience/Training: Previous experience in a hospital is desirable. Must have good understanding of the equipment and all procedures performed routinely in a hospital imaging department. Continuing education is necessary. Able to perform x-ray, CT, and/or mammography procedures. Experience with Quality Control, MQSA Requirements, FDA Inspection and ACR Accreditation desirable. Knowledge and experience with implant patients, also desirable. Must have good understanding of quality control tests. Must have documentation of a minimum of 200 mammograms completed within a 24-month period if mammography is second modality for Tech II qualification.

License/Certifications: Registration with ARRT "R" plus "M" or documentation or CT proficiency required. Registered or registry eligible for mammography. Licensed RT with the State of Washington. Maintains current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Other Skills: Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.