CT Technologist

About the Company

CardioOne is a physician-led, technology-driven cardiology platform built to empower independent practices to compete, and win, in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Our mission is to provide cardiologists with the tools, infrastructure, and expertise they need to thrive while maintaining full clinical independence. We combine a deep bench of healthcare operators with purpose-built technology and AI-enabled solutions across operations, revenue cycle, imaging, and practice development. Backed by WindRose Health Investors and leading healthcare executives, CardioOne is building one of the most sophisticated and scalable cardiology MSOs in the country—designed to reimagine what is possible for independent cardiology.

About the Role

CardioNow is hiring a detail-oriented Cardiovascular Technologist to join the practice in Lynnwood, WA. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the entire CT team of physicians, managers, nurses, and technologists.
• Perform cardiac CT imaging and body CT imaging if needed.
• Perform CT examinations according to established operating clinical protocols and techniques to produce images of high quality.
• Set appropriate scanning parameters on equipment such as milliamperage, exposure time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation, and scan field of view.
• Provide CT images to physicians through use of PACS and/or other specialized interpretation software, and enter patients in Athena EMR.
• Analyze patient's medical records and interview patients to obtain relevant history as necessary.
• Explain and properly position patients for examination causing least discomfort or distress; use immobilization apparatus if needed.
• Perform daily quality control testing on CT system, ensure equipment is adequately maintained, perform preventative maintenance, and report equipment failures immediately to supervisor.
• Obtain IV access for administration of contrast media for CT enhancement in accordance with department policy and physician order.
• Practice infection control techniques and adhere to radiology safety guidelines.
• Provide CT services promptly, efficiently, safely, and cost effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and employees.
• Educate patients about the test and communicate special instructions or scheduling issues.
• Complete appropriate documents (logbooks, worksheets, screening forms, etc.).
• Enter patient data and complete documentation in Athena EMR or other health information systems.
• Competently perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc.

Requirements

• 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)].
• 1-3 years of experience in performing Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT), including Cardiac Computed Angiography of the heart and the coronary arteries.
• Cardiac stress testing experience required.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Able to maintain continuing education credits as required by certifying body or society.
• Strong preference for candidates with both cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology experience.
• Ability to correctly identify cardiac imaging protocol in discussion with cardiologists.

Schedule

This is a full-time position located at the Lynnwood, WA office (19020 33rd Ave W).