Radiologic/Fluoro Technologist III

Inland Imaging•Spokane, WA

4d•$34 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic/Fluoro Technologist III is a full-time, regular position based at SHMC, scheduled Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The technologist performs general diagnostic radiography in inpatient and outpatient settings, including in a trauma hospital environment, and obtains high-quality radiological exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. The role performs and supports fluoroscopic and other radiographic procedures, including exams in operating rooms, endoscopy, ambulatory surgery, short-stay, emergency, and other appropriate areas. Duties include preparing rooms and sterile trays, assisting clinicians with procedures, administering contrast as directed for relevant studies, supporting and positioning patients, operating and maintaining imaging equipment, transferring images, and transporting patients as needed. The position may be scheduled in a hospital, urgent care, or clinical setting and may rotate to other shifts and locations as needed. The technologist works in a high-volume, fast-paced environment involving complex cases and trauma patients. The role requires adherence to applicable health and safety, confidentiality, HIPAA, departmental, facility, and professional standards, as well as attendance at quarterly quality assurance meetings. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Maintain current Washington State Radiologic Technologist licensure.
Maintain current ARRT (R) certification.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to pass a background check required for work with children under age 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 follow HIPAA, PHI, company security, and health and safety policies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with patients of all ages.
Detail-oriented, organized, able to multitask, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
Ability to rotate to other shifts and locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent military education/training preferred.
One year of experience preferred.
Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology preferred.
Medical office experience preferred.
Understanding of radiologic-fluoro procedures for interpretation by a radiologist preferred.
Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, Webex, Qgenda, I-Site, Internet/Intranet, EPIC, and Medicalis highly desired.

Responsibilities

Perform general diagnostic radiography exams in hospital settings, including fluoroscopy, arthrograms, upper GI studies, esophograms, feeding tube placement, and portable exams.
Perform radiography and fluoroscopy in the OR, endoscopy, ASC, SMAU, PACU, emergency department, and other appropriate areas.
Perform exams involving complex cases and Level II trauma patients, including trauma imaging, bone surveys, lumbar punctures, barium studies, urodynamics studies, bedside feeding tubes, and postoperative PACU imaging.
Set up sterile trays for fluoroscopy-guided procedures and prepare exam rooms and rooms used for procedures involving radiographic or fluoroscopic equipment.
Assist radiologists, midlevel personnel, and other physicians with fluoroscopic and C-arm procedures.
Administer oral or rectal contrast during fluoroscopic exams and IV contrast during GU studies.
Assist and position patients as needed to obtain quality exams, including maneuvering or lifting patients with assistance from other staff members.
Operate, set up, and shut down imaging equipment, including surgical C-arms and O-arms; transfer images and disinfect equipment.
Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and clean 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.
Understand and work with multiple radiology vendors, systems, and protocols.
Adhere to applicable Department of Health, Joint Commission, Inland Imaging, partner-facility, health and safety, HIPAA, confidentiality, and company policies.
Attend required quarterly quality assurance meetings and maintain required attendance.
Rotate to other shifts and locations as needed.
Demonstrate professional conduct, communication, teamwork, customer service, and respect for patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.