Radiologic Technologist Weekend Premium

Davita Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia seeks a dedicated Radiologic Technologist for a full-time position. This role involves performing radiographic exams, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Benefits include health coverage, retirement matching, and tuition assistance, with a strong emphasis on team member wellness.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school/program.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist, must obtain certification within 12 months.
• Two years of training in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform optimal radiographic examinations using appropriate techniques.
• Communicate effectively with patients and provide instructions.
• Assist physicians with examinations and recognize clinical problems.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Communication

Patient care

Education

Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography

American Registered Radiologic Technologists certification

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| 0500-1730 Saturday, Sunday and Monday with call and holiday rotation required. 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.

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.


• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote more!

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) 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 Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography


• Licensure: Licensed Radiologic Technologist Upon Start Must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with an Inova hospital.


• Certification: American Registered Radiologic Technologists within 12 months of hire; Basic Life Support upon start.


• Experience: Two years of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student.