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Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Davita Inc.

Leesburg (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their team in a PRN capacity. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including patient care, operating radiological equipment, and adhering to safety standards. The candidate will receive comprehensive wellness support and career development opportunities, making it an exciting opportunity for aspiring radiology professionals.

Benefits

Wellness program
Retirement match
Mental health support
Career development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited radiology school or program.
  • ARRT certification required within 12 months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

  • Operates radiological equipment following protocols for optimal examination.
  • Communicates effectively with patients to obtain consent and clinical history.
  • Recognizes and resolves clinical problems during examinations.

Skills

Radiologic principles
Patient communication
Radiation protection procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiology program

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role is a PRN role.


Inova is consistently ranked as 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 and Incentives:



  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.

  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

  • 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.

  • Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.


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 ensures 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 an accredited radiology school or program.

  • License: ARRT (R) 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.

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