Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Davita Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist for a Full-Time Evening Shift role. The position demands expertise in radiologic principles and effective patient communication, contributing to high-quality patient care. Alongside competitive benefits like health coverage, retirement contributions, and educational assistance, this role provides an opportunity to excel in a renowned healthcare environment.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Weekend Premium Pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.
• Must acquire American Registered Radiologic Technologists licensure within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiological equipment in various care settings.
• Communicates effectively with patients to ease anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Assists in teaching radiography students sound principles.

Skills

Understanding of radiologic principles

Effective patient communication

Knowledge of radiation protection procedures

Education

Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full Time Evening Shift from Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm. Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available. Weekend Premium Pay Available.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles, theory, anatomy and pathology processes by utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations. Adheres to department policies and protocols by ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation. Confidently operates radiological equipment in all care settings (i.e. fluoroscopy, trauma, Emergency department and the Operating Room). Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding. Operates Imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast under the American College of Radiology guidelines.


• Assists in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles.


• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from patients' and/or patients' charts to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations. Explains procedures to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation. Correctly identifies patients and their files while ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Tracks patients according to department procedures.


• Assists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography


• Licensure: American Registered Radiologic Technologists within 12 months of hire


• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association


• Experience: One year of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student