Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off / parental leave

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Center seeks a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This full-time role requires working Tuesday through Friday, 7am to 5:30pm, with call and holiday rotation required.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The ideal candidate will have ARRT radiologic licensure within 12 months, BLS, and at least one year of radiology training or hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography.
• ARRT registered within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA).
• One year of radiology training or hospital/healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic examinations with appropriate techniques and positioning.
• Operate radiology equipment safely and according to protocols.
• Assist in teaching radiography principles to students.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain consent.
• Recognize and address issues affecting exam outcomes.

Skills

Patient communication

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full-Time, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am to 5:30pm call and holiday rotation required. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

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

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.