Rad Technologist - ARRT (R)(RT) | $10,000 Sign-On Incentive | Night Shift

WE are Valley. Shouldn't You Be, Too? At Valley, we serve a critical role in helping maintain and improve the health of our community. We share common core values such as compassion, respect, trust and teamwork. And we have an honest passion for helping others, patients and staff alike. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team! Become Part of Our Valley Family When you join Valley, you join a remarkable and motivated team dedicated to caring for our community and each other. From the operating room to the board room and all of the departments and clinics in between, we are committed, capable and eager to share our expertise and passion for helping others.

TITLE:

Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R)(RT)

JOB OVERVIEW

A Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic exams within established guidelines in the radiology department utilizing fixed diagnostic radiology equipment, and portable x-ray and fluoroscopic equipment to include interventional, trauma, OR, and all routine diagnostic exams and procedures. A Radiologic Technologist serves as a role model and resource within the hospital with the demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and independently as required. A Radiologic Technologist I may be scheduled for standby on a rotational and/or seniority basis for after-hours and holiday coverage to meet the needs of the department.

DEPARTMENT

Radiology

WORK HOURS

: Nights (11:00PM - 7:30AM)

REPORTS TO

Radiology Manager

PREREQUISITES

Registered ARRT Washington State Technologist Certification. Two (2) years Radiology experience preferred Familiarity with PACS system preferred Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team. Maintain a professional and positive attitude aligning with organizations Service Culture Guidelines. Demonstrate competency with current IT and equipment tools and applications. Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, including patients, visitors, staff, volunteers, physicians, and vendors. Maintain a good attendance record that sets a good example.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS

: Requires working as part of a team at the direction of the Director or Manager or Lead to maintain effective operation of Radiology Services and facilitate efficient patient care. Includes handling, lifting, and transferring patients and equipment, standing, walking, and effectively communicating with staff, providers, and patients. Requires wearing lead aprons weighing 8 to 10 pounds. Requires transporting patients of varying size and weight via stretcher or wheelchair. Requires operation of wheeled C-arms weighing five hundred pounds as well as moving portable equipment around the facility. Requires working under changing conditions, depending on the schedules. Includes the potential for exposure to body fluids, radiation, and other conditions common to a hospital environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The following criteria reflect fundamental job duties and essential functions of this position but are not an exhaustive list. For example, area of assignment, specialization, consequences of not performing a task, may affect the identification of, and emphasis on, a particular task as a fundamental job duty and/or essential function. A.

Generic Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner B.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

Consistently produce quality images in a variety of settings, i.e., interventional, trauma, OR, portables, C-arm, diagnostic exams. Assists physicians during procedures to include setting up sterile trays, providing patient support, fluoroscopy. Develop/maintain respectful relationships with all customers, both internal and external. Follows radiation protection standards and practices ALARA. Document equipment problems in service logs and initiates service calls to biomed. Provide documentation of professional credentials and maintain education records including state and national credentials. Transports as necessary utilizing all appropriate safety resources. Takes on-call responsibility as required and arrives within 30 minutes of notification. Participates in utilization and support of the PACS systems. Utilize and maintain competency in organizations current computer and equipment systems. Responsible for documenting pertinent clinical history and symptoms. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Date Created:

6/24

Revised:

Grade:

UFCWPTRTAR FLSA

NE Cost Center:

7141, 7144, 7344 Valley Medical Center offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including: health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. Valley Medical Center also offers several ways to invest in your future.

Benefits info page:

https://www.valleymed.org/careers/benefits The salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42.52 - $71.34 per hour

Experience:

working in a hospital setting?: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification (Required) ARRT (R)(RT) (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Renton, WA 98055 (Required)

Work Location:

In person