Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join our team on a full-time evening shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

We are a nationally recognized health system committed to safety, quality, and patient experience, offering strong benefits and a robust wellness program for team members.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• ARRT registered as Radiologic Technologist within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• One year of combined classroom and clinical radiology training; hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles; uses appropriate techniques and positioning for optimal exams.
• Assists in teaching radiography students on sound radiography principles.
• Communicates with patients to obtain history and informed consent; explains procedures to ease anxiety.
• Assists physicians in performing examinations using standard protocols and sterile techniques.
• Recognizes and resolves clinical issues to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

Accredited radiography program graduate

Tools

Fluoroscopy

IV contrast administration

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 Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. 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: offering up 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: offering paid 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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