Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Health System; United States; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching from day one

Educational assistance up to $5,250 per year

Mental health support sessions

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United States is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join their team in Alexandria. This full-time role offers a day shift and includes competitive benefits like medical coverage, retirement matching, and education assistance. The ideal candidate will have certifications in radiologic technology, effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. The position provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• American Registered Radiologic Technologists certification within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• One year of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiological equipment for optimal examinations.
• Assist in teaching radiography students.
• Explain procedures to patients to ease anxiety.

Skills

Understanding of radiologic principles

Effective communication with patients

Ability to operate radiological equipment

Education

Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography

Job description

Inova Occupational Health – Alexandria is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day Shift from Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm. Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available.

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.

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: American Registered Radiologic Technologists 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 System 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.