Radiology Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
days
Sign-On Bonus

Radiologic Technologist (full Time, Days)

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medicine Primary Care in Federal Way - has an outstanding opportunity for a Radiologic Technologist! WORK SCHEDULE Full time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week May require a regularly scheduled weekend day Sat/Sunday Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Perform radiographic procedures as directed by a clinic provider Contribute to the development and evaluation of radiology processes and procedures DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION If you live or work in Federal Way, you don't have to travel far to get comprehensive healthcare. UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Federal Way has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Program. Board-certified providers offer a complete spectrum of primary care services including family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, behavioral health, sleep medicine and nutrition services. An on-site lab and digital X-ray are also available. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare patients for radiological procedures. Verify the site of the exam and instruct patients regarding procedures. Position patients and adjust equipment for taking x-rays following established procedures. Select length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on an individual patient basis Provide protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards Examine radiology images for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion Deliver images to PACS for reading/ interpretation by providers and UW Radiologists Maintain radiology room Stocks necessary medical and radiology supplies Clean and make minor adjustments to radiological equipment REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry, or eligible to have ARRT completed within the employee's probationary period. Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist/X-ray Technician, before completion of probationary period. ABOUT UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.?? All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. REQUIREMENTS: L-RT | RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST CERT - WA State