Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers an evening shift, providing a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on safety and quality patient care. As a Radiologic Technologist, you will utilize your expertise in radiologic principles and equipment operation to perform a variety of examinations. You will also play a vital role in patient communication, ensuring a seamless experience. With a commitment to team member health and wellness, this organization offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and mental health support, making it an ideal workplace for professionals seeking growth and balance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program required.
• ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and performs optimal examinations.
• Communicates effectively with patients and assists physicians during examinations.

Skills

Radiologic Principles

Patient Communication

Radiological Equipment Operation

IV Contrast Injection

Teaching Radiography Principles

Education

Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography

Tools

Radiological Equipment

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Evening shift 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

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.


• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!

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.


• Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcomes.

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: Full-Time Evening shift 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm


• Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography


• Licensure: ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist 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