Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R)(RT) (2026-0814)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) to perform diagnostic exams with fixed and portable radiology equipment across interventional, trauma, OR, and routine studies.

The role requires ARRT certification and WA licensure, hospital experience, strong communication, PACS familiarity, and current BLS. The position involves variable shifts, on-call duties, and adherence to ALARA standards.

Qualifications

• Registered ARRT (R)(RT) certification.
• Washington State DOH Radiologic Technologist License.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with PACS system preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality radiographic images in diverse settings (interventional, trauma, OR, portable, C-arm).
• Assist physicians during procedures with sterile setup and patient support.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and adhere to ALARA radiation practices.
• Document equipment issues and initiate service calls to biomed.
• Maintain credentials and education records.
• Transport patients and equipment safely as needed.
• Takes on-call and arrives within 30 minutes of notification.
• Support PACS usage and keep systems current.
• Document clinical history and symptoms; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal/Interpersonal communication

PACS familiarity

Radiology equipment operation

Patient care

Education

ARRT (R)(RT) certification

Washington Radiologic Technologist License

Tools

PACS

Job description

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R)(RT)

Req: 2026-0814

Location:

Department: Radiology

Type: OC / PD

FTE: 0

City State: Renton, WA

Category SEIU Technical

Salary Range: Min $44.22- Max $74.19/hrly. DOE

Job Description

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

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: Variable by shift.

REPORTS TO: Radiology Manager or Director

Prerequisites

Registered ARRT (R)(RT) certification.

Washington State Department of Health: Radiologic Technologist License.

Hospital Experience Preferred.

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

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

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

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

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.