Radiologist – Body Imager

Northwest Radiologists, a physician owned private practice, is currently seeking a fellowship-trained Body Imager to join our fifteen-partner group, located in Bellingham, WA. This can be structured as an employee or partnership tract position depending on the preferences and skill set of the candidate.  Work pace and volumes are reasonable. Competitive salary and benefits including 12 weeks’ vacation, 401(k) profit sharing, malpractice insurance, health insurance, licensing fees, and generous CME allowance.

Bellingham, WA, is a friendly, small to mid-size waterfront community. Location offers easy access to both Seattle and Vancouver, BC (approximately 1 hour drive) and a full range of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, biking, and boating.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Elaine Haser, HR Director, at (360) 788-9008, or submit your cover letter and CV to [email protected].

Medical Receptionist

Mt. Baker Imaging is seeking a full-time receptionist for our Ultrasound and Women’s Diagnostic Center Reception Team. We’re looking for an employee who has exceptional customer service skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Summary: Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of Mt. Baker Imaging. Greets patients or others arriving for appointments and obtains/verifies all demographic and billing information.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:
  • Greet patients and visitors in person and by phone
  • Obtain/ update all necessary patient information to accurately register/ admit patients for their exams
  • Verify/ obtain demographic and insurance information
  • Provide patients with necessary questionnaires, waivers and company paperwork (including HIPAA and other requirements)
  • Handle and screen overflow of incoming calls, Forward calls as indicated
  • Handles routine billing questions and receiving patient payments
  • Make appointment confirmation calls as needed, which may include verbal exam prep instructions
  • Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management personnel
Performance/ Skill/ Education Requirements:
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with all staff including technologists, support staff, physicians and hospital staff
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Demonstrates problem-solving and prioritization skills in order to manage multiple tasks successfully throughout the day
  • Ability to schedule patients with a high level of accuracy
  • Knowledge of computers and equipment functionality as related to the job tasks
  • Demonstrates ethical and professional conduct
  • Ability to function in a computerized medical environment which includes maneuvering through the RIS and general computer/ telephone office systems
  • Above average communication skills, on telephone and in person
  • High attention to detail required
  • Strong spelling/grammar skills
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 2 years relevant experience, preferred
Pay: Starting pay $17.75 – $20.00 DOE
Benefits:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer profit sharing contribution
  • Paid Time Off Plan for vacations, sick leave and holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Reimbursement Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Health and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance

CT/MR Support

Mt Baker Imaging has an full-time opening on the CT/MR Support Team and is looking for someone who has exceptional customer service skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Summary: Assists the technologists and radiologists with patient throughput, patient safety, clerical and logistical operations. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Schedule exams in a friendly and professional manner
  • Communicates and coordinates with other departments and facilities in a friendly and professional manner
  • Obtain clinical indications for exam
  • Obtain demographic information, including insurance and authorization requirements
  • Provide exam prep and other exam information/ instructions
Various tasks including but not limited to reviewing and entering lab values, reviewing orders and obtaining comparison imaging studies.
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with all staff including technologists, support staff, physicians and provider offices
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy required
  • Above average communication skills, on telephone and in person
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Demonstrates problem-solving and prioritization skills in order to manage multiple tasks successfully throughout the day
  • Knowledge of computers and equipment functionality as related to the job tasks
  • Demonstrates ethical and professional conduct
 
Pay: Starting pay $18.65 – $21.00 DOE
Benefits:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer profit sharing contribution
  • Paid Time Off Plan for vacations, sick leave and holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Reimbursement Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Health and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance
 

CT Technologist

Successful, well established, Radiology Group in Bellingham, WA, is currently seeking a full-time CT Technologist for our busy outpatient department. Shifts are Monday – Friday, day or evening shifts until 8 pm, with potential Saturday weekend shifts, no call.
Position Summary: Under the direction of a radiologist, performs radiographic procedures at the technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis and assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures as required.
Physical Demands: Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and troubleshooting of all department equipment. Duties regularly require standing, walking and stooping, regularly assists in lifting patients on to the x-ray table and placing them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Duties require lifting of objects up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires eyesight sufficient to operate equipment and review digital images.
Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable diseases, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for a variety of CT imaging including Cardiacs and TAVR CT’s.
  • Follows prescribed safety standards in operating computed tomography equipment.
  • Instructs patients regarding procedures. Observes patients for vital signs during examination.
  • Positions patients and adjusts equipment performing exams following established procedures.
  • Selects length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual basis.
  • Examines digital images for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification and quality control.
  • Authorizes release of patient upon completion of exam.
  • Maintains examination room. Stocks necessary supplies.
  • Cleans equipment.
  • Performs venipuncture, blood draws, administers contrast and medications within scope of practice.
  • Participates in training employees and students.
  • Attends required meetings and participation on committees as required.
  • Assists in paperwork, and data entry.
  • Enhances professional growth through CME to maintain ARRT credentials and WA State licensure.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must have successfully completed an accredited course in radiological technology
  • ARRT Registered (CT)
  • Current Radiologic Technologist state license
  • Familiarity with Siemens scanners a plus
  • Demonstrated venipuncture competency
  • Good communication, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others
  • Superior dexterity skills needed to work equipment.
  • Must have excellent computer skills.
Pay: Base pay is $40 -$50 per hour dependent on qualifications and professional experience
Benefits:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer profit sharing contribution
  • Paid Time Off Plan for vacations, sick leave and holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Reimbursement Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Health and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Signing bonus negotiable

If you are interested in applying for this position, please upload your cover letter and resume to https://mtbakerimaging.submittable.com/submit/171786/ct-technologist