Imaging at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center’s diagnostic imaging is an American College of Radiology (ACR) accredited facility. To achieve the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation, our facility's personnel qualifications, equipment requirements, quality assurance and quality control procedures have gone through a rigorous review process and have met specific qualifications.

Services

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Diagnostic Radiology (X-ray)
• Special Procedures (Interventional Radiology)
• General Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine (including therapies)
• Elective outpatient imaging services, with the exception of echo, vascular ultrasound and nuclear medicine, are available through Mt. Baker Imaging

Nuclear Medicine Isotopes and Travel

The radiation involved in Nuclear Medicine studies is on par with other radiology procedures. The exception is that the isotopes are within our patients. The Department of Homeland Security monitors border crossings, ferries and other areas for radiation. Patients may set off their meters for a few days following an exam. We offer traveling patients a letter to document their visit with the Nuclear Medicine department.

The Radiology Technologists, CT Technologists, Sonographers, MRI Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Imaging support staff at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center are all healthcare professionals who fill a combination of full and part-time positions. Staff holding technical and professional positions are qualified by experience, education, and federal and Washington state certifications, as detailed below. All staff members have documented evidence of orientation and competencies in their professional specialties in order to carry out their assigned job duties.

Certifications

• Imaging studies are read by one of our board-certified physicians who has advanced training in this specialized area.
• Our CT, Magnetic Resonance and Diagnostic Technologists are certified and registered with the Washington State Department of Health, as well as with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), as Radiologic Technologists. 
• Our Ultrasound Sonographers are registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Our Interventional Radiology Technologists are certified and registered with the Washington State Department of Health, as well as with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Our Nuclear Medicine Technologists are registered with the Washington State Department of Health and certified nationally with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).