Req #: 238859

Department: HARBORVIEW - RADIOLOGY

Posting Date: 11/01/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $31.30 - $49.02 per hour

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

Harborview Medical Center – Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST TRAINEE .

WORK SCHEDULE - VARIABLE/ALTERNATE DAY SHIFTS

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Advanced diagnostic imaging, specialized clinical expertise. Radiology Services at Harborview Medical Center offers a full complement of radiology tests and imaging procedures, including nuclear medicine and interventional radiology (angiography).

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Performs diagnostic radiograph exams as assigned by Lead or Supervisor. Transferring and positioning patients as well as providing immobilization. Provide positioning devices as required and select proper technical factors and operate radiographic equipment. Is able to operate the following equipment/systems: Computed Radiography equipment, PACS, the Hospital information System, and the Radiology Information System. Able to print and retrieve images. Can implement downtime procedures as needed. Provides radiation protection prescribed by safety standards for patients, self and other hospital personnel. Assists in administrating contrast media. Provides the appropriate education to patients and their families prior to and post radiology procedure. Reviews and QC's own work with assistance from technologist. Maintains adequate computer and/or written records using the Radiology Information Systems. Help maintain a clean and well-stocked working environment. Adheres to and understands basic asepsis and sterile techniques to avoid contamination of equipment and supplies and infection of patients and self.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS - Current enrollment in a formal AMA-approved Radiologic Technology training program OR equivalent education/experience - Registered as an X-Ray Technician by the State of Washington

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.