Radiology Technologist I

EvergreenHealth; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Tuition assistance for undergrad/grad

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiography under physician orders, applying ALARA principles to protect patients and staff. The role includes contrast injections under Radiologist supervision and coordination with urgent-care duties.

The position requires ARRT registration or eligibility with licensure in WA and BLS by start date; one year of experience is preferred. EvergreenHealth offers competitive benefits and a wage range with shift-based premiums.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration or registry eligibility with registration within 45 days of employment.
• WA State Radiologic Technologist licensure is required.
• BLS from American Heart Association by start date.

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs complex examinations and procedures, including injecting contrast media under supervision of Radiologist.
• Sets, adjusts and controls electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation using ALARA principles.
• Analyzes patient size, condition and age to apply radiographic procedures with ALARA.
• Selects proper factors such as kVp, mA and exposure time following ALARA.
• Assists radiologists during fluoroscopy when needed.
• Assists with basic surgery cases occasionally.
• Under physician direction may inject contrast material.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Urgent-care clinic duties such as registration, rooming patients, and taking vital signs as needed.

Skills

Radiology procedures

ALARA principles

Patient assessment

Education

ARRT certification or eligible

WA State Radiologic Technologist license

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Wage Range: $40.25 - $67.12 per hour

Bonus open to new employees of EvergreenHealth only. Amount pro-rated depending on FTE of position (.5 FTE-1.0 FTE)

• Up to $7,000.00 sign on bonus for experienced Radiology Technologist with a minimum of one year experience and new employee of EvergreenHealth*
• Up to $2,500.00 sign on bonus for Radiology Technologist with less than one year experience and new employee of EvergreenHealth*

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:

Applies prescribed ionizing radiation procedures at a technical level for diagnostic purposes under the prescription of a physician, using ALARA (as low as reasonably acceptable) principles

Primary Duties:

• 1. Consistently performs complex examinations and procedures, including injecting contrast media under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
• 2. Sets, adjusts and controls a variety of electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation for radiographic examinations, using ALARA principles.
• 3. Analyzes patient's general body size, physical condition and age in order to accurately apply radiographic procedures, using ALARA principles.
• 4. Measures and selects proper electronics and technical factors such as kilovolts, milliamperes and exposure time, using ALARA principles.
• 5. Assists radiologists during fluoroscopy occasionally.
• 6. Assists with basic surgery cases occasionally.
• 7. Under the direction of a physician, and with appropriate licensure, may inject contrast material and/or medication.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.
• 9. Urgent-care clinic duties may include limited registration, rooming of patients, and taking of vital signs and history as needed.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• A.R.R.T. (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) registration or Registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 45 days of employment
• Current WA State Radiologic Technologist licensure
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date

DESIRED for the position:

• 1 year of radiology experience

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

*This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 21. Union membership is optional.