Radiologic/Fluoro Technologist III

Inland Imaging•Spokane, WA

4d•$34 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic/Fluoro Technologist performs general diagnostic radiography and fluoroscopy exams for inpatient and outpatient patients in a high-volume Level II trauma hospital environment. The role obtains high-quality radiological exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist, following Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols. The position is scheduled Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, and may also be scheduled in a hospital, urgent care, or clinical setting. It may rotate to other shifts and locations as needed. The technologist performs a broad range of radiographic and fluoroscopic work, including portable and operating-room imaging, and supports procedures across areas such as Endoscopy, ASC, SMAU, and PACU. Duties include preparing rooms and sterile trays, assisting physicians and other personnel with procedures, administering contrast, helping patients safely into position, maintaining equipment and rooms, transporting patients, scheduling exams, and supporting student training. At Sacred Heart, the role also operates and maintains specified GE and Philips imaging rooms, portable units, C-arms, O-arms, and related imaging systems, including equipment setup, image transfer, disinfection, and appropriate startup and shutdown. The position requires adherence to applicable Department of Health, Joint Commission, Inland Imaging, partner-facility, safety, confidentiality, HIPAA, and company policies. The technologist is expected to provide respectful patient care, demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, maintain continuing education, and attend required quarterly quality assurance meetings. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist licensure, maintained throughout employment.
Current ARRT (R) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to pass the required background check for work with children under 16, developmentally disabled persons, or vulnerable adults.
Must not be included on the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General list of excluded individuals.
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, PHI, security, and non-disclosure policies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail orientation; ability to multitask, stay organized, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to consider individual needs when communicating with and assessing and treating patients of all ages.
Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
Ability to perform the physical patient maneuvering and lifting described, with lifting assistance from other staff members.
Ability to rotate to other shifts and locations as needed.
Attendance and quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance are required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree; military education or training equivalent is also identified as preferred.
One year of experience.
Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
Medical office experience.
Understanding of radiologic-fluoro procedures to be read by a radiologist.
Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, Webex, Qgenda, I-Site, Internet/Intranet, EPIC, and Medicalis.

Responsibilities

Perform general diagnostic radiography and fluoroscopy exams in inpatient, outpatient, hospital, urgent care, and clinical settings as assigned.
Perform fluoroscopic procedures and exams, including arthrograms, upper GI studies, esophograms, feeding tube placement, barium studies, and other complex procedures.
Perform portable radiographic exams and portable x-rays using a C-arm in hospital areas and other requested locations.
Set up sterile trays and prepare rooms for fluoroscopic and other radiographic procedures.
Assist radiologists, physicians, midlevel personnel, and other staff with fluoroscopic, C-arm, and radiographic procedures.
Administer oral and rectal contrast during fluoroscopic exams and IV contrast during GU studies.
Assist patients as needed to obtain quality exams, including maneuvering and lifting patients with assistance from other staff members.
Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms and radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
Assist with appropriate patient transportation as needed.
Schedule diagnostic radiologic exams.
Participate in training students in the educational radiologic technologist program.
Set up, operate, transfer images from, disinfect, and perform proper startup, shutdown, and reboot procedures for surgical C-arms, O-arms, and other imaging equipment.
Interact with radiology vendors and systems and understand applicable protocols.
Adhere to Department of Health, Joint Commission, Inland Imaging, partner-facility, safety, confidentiality, HIPAA, and company policies.
Attend required quarterly quality assurance meetings and maintain required attendance.
Rotate to other shifts and locations as needed.
Treat patients with dignity and respect, provide excellent customer service, and demonstrate teamwork, communication, and professional conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.