Radiologic Technologist

St. Joseph Medical Center • Tacoma, WA

11d • $35 - $59

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist produces diagnostic images that support Radiologists in diagnosing and managing patient conditions. The role performs a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, and contributes to a positive patient experience through direct patient interaction. Success requires understanding imaging workflows, patient positioning, and how to capture precise results for timely, accurate diagnoses.

The technologist prepares and operates radiology equipment according to physicians’ orders and department protocols, explains procedures to patients, and uses equipment and techniques to comfort and protect patients and others from unnecessary radiation. The role also works to ensure consistent results, cleans equipment after each use, and provides care to patients of all age groups during radiological examinations, procedures, and special procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiological Technology.
• One year of recent related work experience; practical education or training may demonstrate 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 current technical aspects of patient care in a radiology department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate radiology equipment to achieve the correct size, depth, and detail for requested exposure areas, 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.

What This Job Offers

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