About the Company
CardioNow is the leading cardiology clinic in the greater Seattle area and is committed to providing patients with optimal heart care. Our team consists of physicians with top-notch education and decades of experience diagnosing and treating various cardiovascular conditions.
We’ve assembled a board-certified cardiology team educated at top national institutions with decades of experience treating various cardiovascular conditions. They are actively involved in advanced clinical research and have been widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals. As leaders in cardiovascular medicine and consistently recognized as Top Doctors in cardiology and interventional cardiology, they provide the expertise and trusted care your heart deserves.
About the Job
CardioNow is hiring a detail oriented Coronary Technologist to join the practice! You will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions, using sophisticated imaging technologies to provide essential insights that guide patient care. You will report directly to the supervising Physician.
What you’ll do:
- Works collaboratively with the entire CT team of physicians, managers, nurses, and technologists.
- Performs cardiac CT imaging
- Performs body CT imaging if needed
- Performs CT examinations according to established operating clinical protocols and techniques to produce images if high quality.
- Sets the appropriate scanning parameters on equipment such as milliamperage, exposure time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation, scan field of view, etc.
- Provides CT images to physician through use of PACS, and/or other specialized interpretation software and enters patients in Athena EMR.
- Analyzes patient's medical records and interviews patient to obtain relevant history as necessary.
- Explains and properly positions patient for examination causing least discomfort or distress. If necessary, uses immobilization apparatus to maintain required position.
- Performs daily quality control testing on CT system, ensures all equipment is adequately maintained and in working order, performs preventative maintenance, and reports equipment failures immediately to supervisor.
- Obtains IV access for administration of contrast media for CT enhancement in accordance with department policy and physician order.
- Practices infection control techniques and adheres to radiology safety guidelines.
- Provides CT services promptly, efficiently, safely, and cost effectively.
- Maintains confidentiality of patients and employees.
- Educates the patient about the test.
- Communicates with patients before the test regarding special instructions or scheduling issues.
- Completes appropriate documents as required (logbooks, worksheets, screening forms, etc.).
- Enters patient data and completes appropriate documentation data into Athena EMR or other health information systems.
What you’ll need:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Computed Tomography
- Completed formalized CT course, as part of or in addition to formal education
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Computer Tomography
[ARRT(CT)] - Experience in Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT) is preferred.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Able to maintain continuing education credits as required by certifying body or society
- Strong preference for those with both cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology
- Ability to correctly identify cardiac imaging protocol in discussion with cardiologists
Work Location:
Lynnwood, WA office located at 19020 33rd Ave W.
Additional Information
Minimum rate of $65-$90 per hour, with consideration for a higher rate based on years of relevant experience, qualifications, and expertise. This position can be per diem, part time, or full time.
