Radiologic Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Tacoma, WA

24d

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist produces diagnostic images to help Radiologists diagnose and manage patient conditions. The role performs a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, and interacts directly with patients to support a positive experience. The position requires knowledge of imaging workflows, patient positioning, and capturing precise results that support timely, accurate diagnoses.

The technologist prepares and operates radiology equipment according to physicians’ orders and department protocols, explains procedures to patients, and uses appropriate equipment and techniques to provide comfort and protect patients, coworkers, and themselves from unnecessary radiation. The technologist also cleans equipment after each use and provides care to patients of all age groups during radiological exams, procedures, and special procedures.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides healthcare across the Puget Sound region through a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Its teams deliver healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities and emphasize collaboration and compassionate care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology.
• One year of recent related work experience, which may be obtained through practical education or training demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience involving the current technical aspects of patient care in a radiology department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate radiology equipment to obtain the correct size, depth, and detail of the requested exposure area, following physicians’ orders and department protocols.
• Explain procedures to patients and respond to their questions.
• Use equipment, accessories, techniques, and procedures to comfort and protect patients, self, and others from unnecessary radiation.
• Use equipment, accessories, techniques, and procedures to ensure consistent results.
• Clean equipment after each use.
• Provide patient care for all age groups while performing radiological exams, procedures, and special procedures.
• Perform imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed