Radiologic Technologist

Job Summary
The Radiologic Technologist's primary job function is to provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

Job Specific Competencies
1. Clinical Skills:
a. Performs routine x-ray procedures as needed, including image production, archiving, and related paperwork as needed.
b. Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images, while ensuring optimal quality images by keeping individual and collective doses as low as is reasonably achievable (ALARA).
c. Provides prompt, courteous service while establishing effective communication with providers and other staff.
d. Prepares patient for radiographic procedures by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education in all age-specific groups and ensures patient safety during X-ray exams, spirometry studies and EKG exams.
e. Provides timely follow through of appropriate radiographic diagnosis.
f. Instructs students on clinical radiographic skills following the appropriate curriculum as provided by the college/university.
2. Administrative Duties:
a. Demonstrates knowledge of billing process, image archiving, security, and tracking.
b. Maintains strict confidentiality/privacy of all patient information.
c. Attends department meetings, in-services and disaster drills.
d. Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care.
3. Quality Improvement Activities:
a. Quality Improvement (QI) measures will be used to monitor accuracy, completeness, and repeat rate for x-rays.

General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor/director.
2. Expected to be prepared to start shift at scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications
1. Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a recognized Radiologic Technologist Program from an accredited school.

2. Certification/Licensure: Must hold a current Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification. Current Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT) preferred or registry eligible. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR required or must be able to obtain within first 90 days of employment.

3. Experience: One year of experience in a health care environment. Previous experience in a community health center preferred.

4. Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Inputting data/typing, copying, handling/griping, answering telephones, calibrating equipment, computer skills. Demonstrated ability to perform exams and to produce diagnostic films/images for interpretation. Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Effectively work in a multi-task environment, prioritizing tasks properly, and completing tasks in a timely manner. Basic computer experience; adequate typing. Ability to communicate effectively.

6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work easily and in a friendly manner with the general public and occasionally handle the hostile or disgruntled patient. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management and with a wide range of patients. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams.

7. Essential Physical Requirements: Moderate physical activity. Requires standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Occasionally, light lifting is necessary. Must be able to work under physical and emotionally stressed conditions. Other requirements include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 20 pounds, with proper lifting techniques. Flexibility with schedule to cover hours possibly outside normal workweek, such as Saturdays or on call hours.

8. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to pay attention to detail, perform calculations and explain processes to patients. Ability to interpret and manipulate data, analyze, assessing/evaluating, explaining/teaching, problem solving/reasoning, and exercise good judgment. Must demonstrate concern for accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Self directing and organized. Ability to reason objectively.

9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Ability to see, hear, feel, verbally communicate. Ability to read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.

10. Exposure to Hazards: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Some exposure to toxic materials. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous waste. Potential for injuries, such as muscle strains, which require routine precautions.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk
Category I
1. Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required

Age Specific Competency
1. Neonatal (Birth - 30 days)
2. Infant (30 days to less than 1 year)
3. Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)
4. Adolescent (12 years to 18 years)
5. Adult (18 years - 65 years)
6. Geriatric (65 years - Death)

Telecommuting
Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting

Benefits

*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays are prorated based on FTE

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Medical

Premera (Self Insured)

Preferred Provider


Employee covered - $70.00 per month

Dependents covered - please refer to the benefits Guide 2026 for rates

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Dental

Washington Dental

Employee covered - 100%

Dependents covered - 50%

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Paid Leave

120 hours - Year 1

136 hours - Year 2
Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years.

Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB.


Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours

PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act.


Holidays

88 hours related to:

• New Year's Day

• Memorial Day

• 4th of July

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Day after Thanksgiving

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• 3 Diversity Days

Holidays are calculated as 8-hour days if full time, 1.0 FTE, and paid based on the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Holiday hours will be added to the employee's timecard automatically. If an employee is part-time, as documented in our HR/Payroll system, Holiday hours will be pro-rated. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below:

• Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)

• May 1 - August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)

• Sept 1 - Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)

Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.

403(b) Retirement Plan

Lincoln Financial

150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee's contribution

Immediately. Vesting schedule:

20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.

Employee Assistance Program

Mutual of Omaha

Free short-term counseling for employee and family

Immediately. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io

Long-term Disability

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (variable)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Basic Term Life

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D )

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Supplemental Term Life

Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Voluntary AD&D

Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Family

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

RedQuote

Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year.

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Medical

RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $3,400 per year

Direct Deposit available

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Dependent Care

RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $7,500 per year

Direct Deposit available

First of the month following the first date of employment.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance - cafeteria plan

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Wellness Stipend

CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership

OR

CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.)


Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.

Cell Phone Discounts

Discounted monthly access fees

Discounted select accessories and special equipment

Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Tuition Reimbursement

For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of:

• $4,000 for an Associate's degree, vocational, technical, or certification program

• $6,000 for a Bachelor's degree

• $8,000 for a Master's degree

Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.

Employees must agree to work for a period of two (2) years from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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