Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Health; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Free parking for employees

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our team on a full-time day shift (32 hours per week). A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are eligible.

The Rad Tech will perform radiologic procedures, protect patients with proper shielding, and assist in teaching radiography students while delivering high-quality care in fluoroscopy, trauma, ED and OR settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography.
• ARRT licensure within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• One year of combined classroom and clinical radiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiologic equipment across departments with proper shielding and positioning.
• Assist in teaching radiography students on radiography principles.
• Communicate with patients to obtain history and explain procedures.
• Adhere to department protocols to optimize examinations.
• Recognize and address emergent issues to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Student teaching

Patient communication

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

Job description

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 Day shift| 32 hours/Week. 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.

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.
• 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.