Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Health System; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Physician Services - Orthopedic Trauma seeks a dedicated Radiologic Technologist for a Full-Time Day shift (7:30am - 4:00pm) at Inova Health System in Fairfax, VA. The role involves operating radiologic equipment across settings, ensuring patient safety, and assisting with a range of examinations.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Inova supports career growth, competitive benefits, and a strong team culture in Northern Virginia.

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 radiology training or hospital/healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates radiologic principles and optimal exam techniques.
• Operates radiologic equipment in diverse care settings including fluoroscopy and OR.
• Educates radiography students on sound radiography principles.
• Communicates with patients to obtain history and consent, and to ease anxiety.
• Assists physicians using standard protocols and sterile techniques.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Effective patient communication

Imaging equipment operation

Teaching radiography

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Inova Physician Services - Orthopedic Trauma is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day shift 7:30am - 4:00pm. 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.

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

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.