Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging is an important part of health care offered on this campus, providing services to the emergency department, operating suites, organ transplant and our inpatient population 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our facility is accredited by ACR and AIUM and staffed by board certified radiologists, technologists and sonographers.
While radiology services can accept orders only from a licensed provider, we would be glad to answer any questions you may have.
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Computed Tomography CT
A CT scan uses x-rays and computer technology to take multiple views of the inside of the body. Compared to regular x-rays, a CT scan can take clearer images of organs, bone, soft tissue, blood vessels and other parts of the body.
- Interventional Radiology
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Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses inaudible high-frequency sound waves emitted through the body to create an image of your internal organs on screen.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI uses radio frequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide remarkably clear and detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. MRI is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of a broad range of conditions.
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Nuclear Imaging
Nuclear medicine is a specialty of medical imaging that uses medications to help detect the presence of disease or injury. Nuclear medicine patients are given a radioactive compound that travels through the body to the specific area being studied. A gamma camera is used to create images that provide information about the structure and function of most organ systems in the body.
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X-Ray & Fluoroscopy
X-rays are performed for various reasons such as, but not limited to, diagnosing bone injuries, tumors or chest infections.
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Medical Imaging
All Swedish imaging departments are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in recognition of their demonstration of and commitment to quality diagnostic imaging.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding any changes to your medicines or diet before your exam.
- From the main lobby take the east elevators to the 4th floor
- Check in at the reception desk by the window 15 minutes prior to the appointment time, where you will be registered and given further instructions. We do not validate parking.
- You to sign a hospital consent form. Copies of your photo ID and insurance cards will be made. You may need to complete additional forms.
- A health care professional will explain the test and answer any questions you may have.
- Depending on the imaging procedure, you may need to remove your clothes and put on a gown or robe.
- You will remove all jewelry, hair clips, dentures and other objects that could make the images hard to read.
- If your imaging includes oral contrast, you will need to drink the contrast at this time. If your imaging requires intravenous contrast, you will have an IV placed. If you are over 60 years old and have not had a creatinine level drawn within 30 days, one will be performed via a small sample of blood taken while placing your IV line.
- The technologist will explain the scan to you including any breathing instructions, if needed.
- A board-certified radiologist will interpret the images and create a report for your doctor. Please contact your doctor for results.
Our goal is to provide excellent service and care for our patients. If you have questions, comments or suggestions please feel free to contact management directly:
Dave Wilson, MHA RT (R) (CT) (ARRT) - medical imaging manager
206-215-3254
Send an email
Kaylee Bunge, BS RDMS RVT - ultrasound manager
206-386-3889
Send an email
Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
206-386-3990 option #1
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
206-386-3990 option #1
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
206-386-3990 option #1
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
206-386-2201
Monday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
206-386-3990 option #1
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
206-386-3990 option #2
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
206-386-3990 option #1
- First Hill Medical Imaging Order Form (not ultrasound)
- First Hill Ultrasound Order Form (non-OB)
- First Hill Ultrasound OB Order Form
- To send images to or request images from Swedish Medical Center, please complete the Swedish Image Transfer Form - not for patient use
Patients, please complete the "Patient Request for Access form" at the top of this page and submit it via email or fax. - If you choose to send your images via CD, please print a copy of your confirmation (once the form is completed) and send it with your CD
- To view images from a facility we can exchange with, you must submit an Image Transfer Request Form or call the Swedish Imaging Records Center at 206-320-2201
- Diagnostic reports still need to be faxed to: 206-233-7380
- When using this web form you may inquire about the status of your request Mon- Fri: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. or Sat: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- To email a question, click here.
- Send us an email if your facility would like to request a VPN connection.