Staff

Radia is the leading Radiology and Vascular Services group in the Pacific Northwest---and with good reason. We make a difference for patients because we expect everyone who works at Radia to make a difference. Radia hires great people who collaborate with our partners and with each other to provide effective, patient-centered care. Radia is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking for great people for the following positions:

Sonographers, MRI and CT Technologists (Per Diem) - Kirkland, Edmonds, Everett, WA
Imaging Center Manager - Seattle, WA
Database Administrator - Everett, WA
Insurance Verifier- Everett, WA

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Applications

Per Diem Sonographers, MRI and CT Technologists
We are currently looking for per diem Sonographers, MRI and CT Technologists to work in our imaging centers in Kirkland, Edmonds, and Everett.

In the CT and MRI positions, you will perform a variety of technical and patient care procedures that require independent judgment utilizing a multi-slice CT scanner and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.  Sonographers will perform a variety of ultrasound procedures for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.  You will also model Radia’s commitment to exemplary patient care, customer service and teamwork. The primary responsibilities are:

• MRI/CT: Perform all MRI and/or CT procedures per established protocols. Properly prepare and position patient for MRI/CT procedures.
• Sonographers: Perform variety of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular and small parts.  Responsible for preliminary assessments, summarizing diagnostic data and communicating this information with diagnostic images, orally, and in writing to the interpreting physician
• Screen patient prior to examination for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the exam and explain procedure.
• Assist interpreting physician as needed.
• Support Radia efforts in quality and compliance.

We are looking for a candidate who meets these requirements:

MRI/CT Technologists:

• Must have satisfactorily completed formal radiologic technology program
• Washington State Radiologic Technologist – Diagnostic license required.  Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Advanced registry in MRI and/or CT preferred
• Minimum of one-year MRI and/or CT experience preferred
• Possess complete understanding of the use of multi-slice CT scanner and/or MRI scanner and applications as well as related computer applications

Sonographers:

• Graduation from 2-4 yr. C.A.H.E.A. accredited ultrasound program, B.S. degree in ultrasound technology preferred
• Registered sonographer or must obtain appropriate registry within 18 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year experience as ultrasound technologist 

We offer: 

• Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package.
• Flexible scheduling.
• A culture where every person’s contribution is valued.
• A reverse commute from Seattle and the Eastside.
• A workplace committed to equal employment opportunity.

To apply: Please send your resume in Microsoft Word or pdf format to employment@radiax.com.  Use R-MRI/CT Per Diem or R-Sonographer Per Diem in the subject line.

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Imaging Center Manager – Ballard
Radia has an exciting career opportunity for a skilled imaging leader to provide leadership for our joint venture imaging centers in the Seattle area.

The purpose of the job is to partner with Medical Center to achieve operational and administrative excellence, a solid record of compliance and volume growth at the Ballard Imaging Center.

Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence: Develops workable plans to achieve operational goals in the most efficient manner possible. Remains current on technological and clinical advances in imaging. Pursues profit opportunities and cost savings without sacrificing quality or patient satisfaction.
• Growth: Works with the RTI President and Swedish leadership to provide direction for marketing efforts. Measures marketing activity and return on investment. Meets with referring providers to determine service levels and requested improvements.
• Patient Satisfaction: Proactively and consistently seeks to understand our customers, and patients. Empowers staff to meet customer and patient needs.
• Quality and Safety: Ensures quality, safety and related regulatory requirements are maintained. Develops, monitors and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. Supports quality programs and initiatives.
• Partner Relationship: Collaborates with hospital leadership to ensure a common direction and execution of key strategies. Regularly dialogues with hospital stakeholders to ensure shared responsibility and mutual respect.
• Associate Satisfaction: Actively builds trust at all levels and ensures that all staff members are treated with respect. Coaches and provides feedback to Imaging Center Managers and other direct reports. Develops collaborative relationships with staff and union representatives to ensure positive labor relations.
• Teamwork: Works with Swedish Medical Center and union representatives to recruit and retain quality staff and build them into a cohesive team. Ensures that communication lines remain open horizontally and vertically. Staff actions demonstrate that everyone is on the same page.
• Professional Development: Engages in continuous learning to improve leadership and technical skills. Takes responsibility for survey feedback results and develops action plans for personal improvement.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen: Knows how businesses work; current on trends and competition.
• Continuous Improvement: Understands and implements a systematic process of making improvements in the way work is accomplished in a changing environment.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Makes more good decisions than bad with less than all the information, in less time, with few precedents to use as a guide.
• Imaging Operations: Thorough knowledge of all aspects of outpatient imaging: scheduling, process, equipment, technology and staff skill requirements.
• Knowledge of Marketing: Understands the basic principles of marketing, marketing projections, and the application of proven marketing strategies to increase a referral base.
• Managing Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision of sense of core purpose.
• Negotiating: Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups.
• Operations Management: Ability to provide leadership and direction in a daily operations environment through the use of effective communication with stakeholders to ensure schedules are met and appropriate operational decisions are made. Ensures profit and loss objectives are met.
• Organizing and Planning: Organizes and plans work in advance, deciding on the most efficient or convenient manner in which to do assigned tasks or projects, e.g., making contingency plans, assigning personnel and resources appropriately.
• Partnering: Has the ability to negotiate with the hospital partner to garner their support for strategic objectives while maintaining connection with Radia values and priorities.
• Political Savvy: Can maneuver through complex political situations effectively and quietly. Sensitive to how organizations and people function.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: 3 years experience leading an outpatient imaging center. 5 years experience as a technologist.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Certifications: Advanced registry required.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive Motion: Requires constant use of keyboard or hand-held device.
• Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Lifting, Pushing and Pulling: Strength sufficient to lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approx. 500 lbs), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Grasping: Position involves prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning and grasping relevant tools.
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of scanners and keyboards.
• Visual Acuity: Requires the ability to read computer and instrument monitors.
• Environmental Hazards: Potential exposure to bodily fluids (blood, mucus, secretions, etc.), including Bloodborne pathogens.

We offer competitive compensation and a relocation package, if necessary.

To Apply:

Email your Word or PDF resume and cover letter to employment@radiax.com. Enter R-ICMB in the subject line of the email. We do not accept paper applications. Principals only. Radia is an equal opportunity employer.

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Database Administrator
We have an exciting new opening for aDatabase Administrator to ensure Radia’s database and HL7 processing systems work at peak performance while integrating in new systems and data sources.

Responsibilities:

• SQL Administration: Administration for all database systems at Radia ensuring standard maintenance including disk space, log size, and index management; index creation, redesign and improvement; and backup, restoration and disaster recovery management. Will drive improvements to database systems and integrated projects.
• HL7 Processing Administration: Administration for HL7 processing systems using JavaScript for processing language. Day-to-day management includes review of interface errors and driving improvements to prevent these errors. Project involvement includes specification creation and interface design.
• Project Participation/Management: Collaboration on projects including database or processing components through analysis, requirements gathering, specification writing, project planning and scheduling, and change management processes to fully implement the changes. Project participation can be as a team member or as the team leader.
• 24x7 Service Management: Participation as a team member in on-call rotations for coverage outside of normal business hours. This includes first responder rotations along with escalation rotations specific for database system incidents.

Competencies:

• Data Modeling and Design: Prepares effective and efficient database designs in order to satisfy business requirements.
• Data Security: Develops and implements appropriate data security measures in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.
• Data Querying and Reporting: Effectively uses available tools for efficient data manipulation in order to satisfy business requirements.
• Data Analysis: Examines pertinent information in order to reach conclusion(s).
• Disaster Recovery Oversight: Guides disaster recovery and business continuity planning with emphasis on Technology assets.
• Integration Architecture Analysis and Design: Maintains an understanding of the interrelation of applications and technical architecture and design supporting flow of information in real-time.
• Programming Languages: Skilled in using T-SQL, JavaScript, and VBScript. PowerShell knowledge is a bonus.
• Knowledge of Technology: Understands concepts, principles and terminology of information services, infrastructure, and applications.
• System Analysis: Investigates and compares options for information system design or modification based on written specifications and interviews with customer. Proposes appropriate technical solution.
• Computer Systems Management: Responsible for planning and managing the daily activities of operations, to insure the timely and successful completion of tasks and duties.
• Archival Practices: Possesses knowledge and experience in archival practices. Demonstrated knowledge of various archival techniques.
• Customer Needs: Understands the business drivers that shape customer needs/wants; awareness of historical, current and projected industry trends, while maintaining a focus on quality.
• Analytical Thinking: Discriminates between important and unimportant details, recognizes important details, recognizes inconsistencies between facts and/or data, and draws correct inferences from information.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Makes more good decisions than bad with less than all the information, in less time, with few precedents to use as a guide.
• Drive For Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Pushes self and others for results.
• Written Communication Skills: Prepares accurate, clear and concise written communications that are targeted to the audience. Sets the appropriate tone and context to engage the audience and clearly articulate key messages.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: 3-5 years managing SQL Database systems with an emphasis on Microsoft SQL running on Windows Server in growing size through the work history; 3-5 years working with data processing systems; 1-2 years working with HL7 processing systems preferred; Prior work in healthcare industry preferred
• Primary database experience should be on MSSQL 2005/2008; DB2 experience a bonus.
• Primary processing experience should be with HL7; Equivalent processing experience will be considered.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or technical field desired, or equivalent work experience commensurate with all other qualifications
• Certifications: MCDBA preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Thinking: Reasoning, applying logic, considering options, deciding.
• Communicating: Communicating in a specific form, such as writing or speaking.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to convey detailed or important information to co-workers, customers, or vendors.
• Visual Acuity: Involves constant viewing of a computer screen as well as preparing and analyzing code.
• Repetitive Motion: Requires constant use of keyboard or hand-held device.
• Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Travel and Driving: This position requires travel to different Radia or partner sites. Requires ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Environmental: Standard office environment.
• Lifting: May involve lifting from 10-40 pounds.

To Apply: Send your Word or PDF Resume to employment@radiax.com and write R-DBA in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please. Local candidates only. Principals only. Radia is an equal opportunity employer.

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Insurance Verifier
We are currently looking for an Insurance Verifier to join us in our corporate office in Everett. 

We are looking for an organized team-player with strong knowledge of insurance requirements.  Great communication skills are a must, as you will be working with Radia business office staff, outpatient centers, and partner/provider offices:

• Verify insurance and potential necessity for pre-authorization
• Recognize and follow MSP, ABN, and COB rules for each payer in addition to performing ICD-9 screening and pre-authorizations
• Communicate updates and changes to insurance verification and pre-authorization requirements/processes to patients, internal/external customers
• Document information in patient accounts and records

We need someone who has the following experience, skills, and education:

• Knowledge of health insurance, ICD-9 and CPT coding
• 1-2 years experience working as an insurance verifier, preferred.
• Previous medical office experience
• High school graduate or equivalent

We offer:

• Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Flexible scheduling
• A culture where every person's contribution is valued
• A reverse commute from Seattle and the Eastside
• A workplace committed to equal employment opportunity

To apply:

Send your MS Word or PDF Resume to employment@radiax.com and enter R-Ins Verifier in the subject line of the email.  For more information about Radia, visit our site at http://www.radiax.com/.  

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