Rad Tech

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.

Are you an exceptional Radiologic Technologist driven by a passion for diagnostic excellence, seeking a dynamic role that offers both clinical challenge and unparalleled flexibility? St. Joseph Medical Center invites you to join our advanced imaging team as a Per Diem Radiologic Technologist.

At St. Joseph Medical Center, a proud member of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system, you'll find more than just a job – you’ll discover an opportunity to make a vital impact on patient lives within a supportive, progressive environment. This per diem role is perfect for a skilled professional who thrives on variety, values cutting-edge technology, and desires a work-life balance tailored to their unique needs.

The St. Joseph Difference – Why You Belong Here:

• Impactful Care Across Diverse Settings: From the ER to surgical suites, clinics, and patient rooms, you'll utilize your skills to perform crucial radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures. Your precision directly assists physicians in diagnosing disease and injuries, playing a key role in our community's health.
• Optimal Diagnostic Quality: Work with state-of-the-art radiographic equipment, meticulously operating it to produce high-quality recorded images of the body. You’ll uphold our commitment to efficient, safe processes and departmental protocols.
• Flexibility & Control: As a per diem team member, you dictate your availability, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your professional passion with your personal life. It’s an ideal way to expand your experience without sacrificing your schedule.
• Continuous Growth & Learning: We value lifelong learning. You'll keep abreast of FHS standards, participate in departmental meetings, and engage in individualized learning opportunities with radiologists, ensuring your skills remain at the forefront of the field.
• Collaborative & Supportive Environment: Join a team that values communication, patient safety, and mutual respect. You’ll deliver compassionate care to all age groups, acting as a crucial liaison between patients and radiologists, always striving to comfort and protect.

What You’ll Do – Your Essential Role in Patient Care:

As a Per Diem Radiologic Technologist, your expertise will be instrumental in:

• Performing Advanced Radiography: Setting up and operating radiology equipment to achieve the correct size, depth, and detail of requested exposures, adhering strictly to physician orders and department protocols.
• Patient-Centered Communication: Clearly explaining procedures to patients and responding to their questions and concerns, ensuring a comforting and understanding environment.
• Safety & Precision: Utilizing equipment and accessories, and employing techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality results while diligently protecting patients, yourself, and others from unnecessary radiation.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Delivering compassionate patient care across all age groups during exams, responding to emergency situations within your scope, and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Training & Mentorship: Contributing to the professional development of future Rad Techs by offering instruction and broadening student knowledge.
• Operational Support: Performing incidental office duties, assisting with scheduling, maintaining records, and participating in inventory and ordering of supplies as needed.

Are You the Expert We're Looking For?

We're seeking dedicated professionals who meet the following qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology.
• Experience: One year of recent related work experience, demonstrating attainment of requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience in an acute care radiology department is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• Current Washington State certification as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification.