Multidisciplinary Technologist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Franciscan Medical Group as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is currently seeking a PER DIEM Multidisciplinary Technologist for our Franciscan Urgent Care Clinic in Gig Harbor WA. We are seeking an energetic compassionate person to join our Urgent Care clinic. This clinic is open 7 days per week. Free parking.

Job Summary:

The Urgent Care Multimodality Technologist prepares and operates x-ray equipment in performing diagnostic patient exams and procedures safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Work includes 1) preparing and operating radiographic equipment 2) positioning patients correctly and effectively 3) recording the requested diagnostic images and 4) sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis. Work is performed under the strict safety/regulatory/license departmental standards and protocols. Assists in implementing plan of care by performing common clinical procedures and tasks within scope of practice.

Incumbents are also accountable for applying knowledge of aseptic technique;maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics anatomy techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education seminars meetings and in-services.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares equipment for imaging tests based on physicians orders and in adherence to department safeguards and protocols to ensure quality results.
• Prepares patient and performs radiology procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and clinical techniques with scope of practice such as basic CPR vital signs visual acuity electrocardiogram wound care including suture set-up orthopedic splinting Point of Care testing assisting with eye and ear irrigation blood glucose checks and throat swab specimen collection and responding appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements.
• Performs incidental general office duties to include; answering phone; scheduling; filing; maintaining patient records; ordering

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology which demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is also required.

Licensure/Certification

• American Registry of Radiological Technlolgist (ARRT) (R)
• Current State of Washington Licensure as a Radiology Technologist - Certified
• Current State of Washington licensure as Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) within 90 days of hire
• Washington Society of Radiological Technologist (WSRT) recommended
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

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