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We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers

Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. 

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Position Summary

The Radiology Technologist is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values. 

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for the imaging procedures according to Care Center or Ambulatory Surgery Center needs.  The Radiology Technologist assists with the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Leadership Team.  The Radiology Technologist performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the position description, key duties, and responsibilities and under the direction of the designated Clinical Leadership.

Location: Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics (Tacoma, Lakewood, Gig Harbor)

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Radiology Technologist include, but are not limited to:

• The key duties and responsibilities of the Radiology Technician include, but are not limited to:
• Maintaining knowledge of radiation equipment, including the routine maintenance and care of equipment
• Perform radiologic examinations following Care Center and/or Ambulatory Surgery Center protocols
• Operating radiologic and PACS equipment
• Proper patient positioning
• Calculating exposure factors and applying principles of radiation protection
• Caring for patient needs during examinations
• Evaluates procedure room and imaging equipment for technical quality and stores images according to policy and guidelines
• Knows and practices the principles and procedures of sterile technique if working in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting
• Maintains documentation, reports, and files in the Electronic Medical Record or paper chart, as directed
• Coordinate printing images, copying films, pulling images for surgery
• Calculates and regulates equipment using established technique, knowledge, and skill
• Assists patients with pre and post procedures according to facility policy and established guidelines
• Assists with housekeeping tasks as necessary to provide a safe environment for patients, team members, physicians, guests
• Assist other personnel as directed by Leadership Team
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Follows all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or its Equivalent
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
• Current WA State Radiologic Technologist (WSRT) certification
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical radiology experience preferred
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Superior customer service skills
• Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure, and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
• Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result
• Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
• Clear oral and written communication
• Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
• Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.