Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training facilities

Retirement match

Free parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Center in Falls Church, VA is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join our team on a PRN basis. You will operate radiologic equipment across care settings, ensuring high-quality exams and patient safety.

The role emphasizes patient communication, proper positioning, and adherence to department protocols. The position requires ARRT registration within 12 months of hire and BLS certification, with a background of radiography training in an accredited

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• ARRT-registered Radiologic Technologist within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• One year of hospital/healthcare radiology experience or student training.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiologic equipment across care settings including fluoroscopy, trauma, ED, and OR.
• Apply ALARA principles and radiation protection measures during procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain consent, ensuring accurate patient identification and charting.
• Assist physicians with a variety of examinations following standard protocols and sterile technique.

Skills

Radiography knowledge

Patient communication

Radiologic positioning

Education

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 PRN.

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.

Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much 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.

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