Radiology Technologist Float
About The Position
Optum WA (formerly The Polyclinic) is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join its team in Seattle, Washington. The role is an integral part of the care team and includes providing exemplary patient care; operating and maintaining digital imaging equipment; following quality-control and radiation-safety practices; performing x-ray and fluoroscopic procedures; and collaborating with teammates while also working independently. The technologist must be willing and adaptable to learn new exams as the organization expands its modalities and technology. Training into other modalities is offered, and new graduates are welcome. The position produces diagnostic radiographs while minimizing risk to patients, follows applicable radiology regulations and monitors patients during examinations to ensure safe, thorough, high-quality studies. The technologist communicates with radiologists to tailor examinations to clinical needs, reviews images for technical quality, and uses the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The role offers an hourly pay range of $27.00 to $47.00, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience and certifications. An $8,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology.
- Current ARRT certification.
- Active Washington State license or pending application.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of experience working as a Radiology Technologist.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the AHA, or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification from the American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Produce radiographs of the highest possible quality with the least risk to the patient for medical diagnostic purposes.
- Follow applicable ACR, FDA, Medicare and Washington State requirements for radiological procedures.
- Monitor patients during studies to ensure examination quality, thoroughness and safety, while setting priorities based on clinical need.
- Communicate regularly with radiologists about the best approach to tailor examinations to clinical needs.
- Review images for technical quality.
- Perform plain-film and fluoroscopic procedures.
- Operate and maintain digital imaging equipment and apply quality-control and radiation-safety practices.
- Use the RIS and PACS.
- Work collaboratively and independently, and adapt to learning new exams and modalities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $8,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Training into other modalities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
