Radiologic Technologist- Seattle - Part Time-$6 geo premium included! (Urgent)
Company: Kaiser
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Provide Radiology services to patients in
accordance with physician orders. Ensures patient safety and
provides high quality imaging. Prepares Radiology rooms for patient
procedures, develops images, maintains supply levels, ensures
diagnostic equipment is maintained and properly working within
manufacturer specifications. Efficiently operates equipment
according to prescribed safety standards. Exercises professional
judgment in performance of diagnostic services and maintains a
demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Applies knowledge of the
principles of growth and development to identify patients and
family requirements relative to age specific patients. Demonstrates
exceptional customer service skills: treats customers with courtesy
and respect; communicates effectively; provides appropriate and
efficient service, and demonstrates a professional behavior at all
time. Committed to self-improvement. Maintains strict patient and
staff confidentiality. Essential Responsibilities: - Perform
quality general radiographic and specialty images through the use
of clinical protocols. Position patient to best demonstrate
anatomic area of interest, respecting patients comfort and ability.
Demonstrate the knowledge to perform general radiographic and
specialty procedures through the use of radiological equipment.
Obtain images in accordance with proper radiographic techniques.
Evaluate images for technical quality, assuring proper
identification is recorded. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide Radiology services including patient education
to all age groups served, to include: geriatrics, adults,
adolescents, and pediatrics. Contact physician if there are any
discrepancies, and follows the radiology policy and procedure for
changing orders from referring providers. Adhere to
Cooperative-wide Personal Protection Equipment, Universal
Precautions, related Medical Waste (RMW), Infection Control,
Safety, and other OSHA Policies and Procedures. - Ensure patient
information is accurately input into electronic medical record,
including Radiology Information System (RIS). Arrive, select
current account and complete patient for the appropriate procedure,
as directed in the RIS. Establish patients identification by
following organizational identification policy. Observe patient
during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in
patients condition to appropriate personnel. Ascertain allergy
status on patients. Respond appropriately to contrast reactions as
outlined in Policy and Procedure Manual. - Provide timely,
responsive, expert services to customers in a positive friendly
manner, to include patient, physicians, and other employees. Inform
patients and those accompanying them when delays exist and how they
are being addressed. Promote patient focused care throughout daily
activities. Provide quality patient care to include preparation,
scheduling, description of exam, communication of pain expectation,
and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Maintain
strict patient and employee confidentiality, as appropriate.
Communicate to the patient when they will be receiving their
results. - Maintain safe radiation levels at all times to minimize
exposure to patient, self, and others. Follow written Policy and
Procedure Manual on radiation safety rules. Perform all necessary
equipment checks prior to use, thereby protecting patient and staff
safety. Ensure patient and regulatory standards are adhered to and
suggests ways to improve patient outcomes when indicated. Completes
quality assurance, quality control and radiation safety activities
as appropriate. - Arrive at the start of the assigned shift ready
to begin work; take lunch and break at appropriate times, and leave
work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintain neat, clean and
stocked Radiology room. Able to assist lead technologist or
radiology leadership by coordinating new employee training and
orientation, and identifying staff training issues, able to assist
lead technologist in monitoring work flow and assigning tasks to
other staff to address issues and participating in operational
policy and procedures development as appropriate. Communicate
concerns as appropriate to lead technologists and management. Work
as an effective team member with other colleagues, both on and
off-site to efficiently perform radiological procedures. Rotate
shifts and assignments as required. Rotation may include surgery
and portables for Specialty and Hospital staff. Basic
Qualifications: Experience - N/A Education - Graduate of an
approved accredited radiologic technology program by time of hire.
License, Certification, Registration - Certified Radiologic
Technologist (Washington) required at hire - Basic Life Support
required at hire Additional Requirements: - Consistently
demonstrates knowledge and expertise in performing required
procedures and exams. - Demonstrates strong communication and
problem solving-skills in order to work effectively with
physicians, customers and co-workers. - Works well as a team member
in conjunction with providers throughout KFHPW Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan of Washington organization. - Is very knowledgeable
about and adheres stringently to radiation safety, safety
precautions, and infection control practices. - Demonstrates a
strong commitment to providing consistent excellent customer
service. - Supports the KFHPW strategy and mission statement. -
Works and communicates effectively with all populations, including
infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric. Preferred
Qualifications: - One (1) year of direct experience with diagnostic
procedures. PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main
Building HoursPerWeek : 20 Shift : Day Workdays : Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 07:00 PM Job
Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J06|UFCW|Local 3000 Job Level :
Individual Contributor Job Category : Imaging & Radiology
Department : Central Campus Main - Radiology-General - 1130 Travel
: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed
to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be
considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex,
age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other
protected characteristic or status.
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