Radiologic Technologist Weekend Premium (Rad Tech)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Health System is hiring a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) for a full-time day shift position at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. The role includes (3) 12-hour shifts, occasional call and holiday rotation, with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is a recognized leader in safety, quality and patient experience, with strong community ties in the D.C. metro area and nationwide.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist by state; must be licensed as required by the employing state for Inova Imaging Center roles.
• Certification: ARRT within 12 months of hire; BLS on start.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough radiologic knowledge and uses appropriate techniques/positioning for optimal exams; adheres to policies to optimize interpretation.
• Operates radiologic equipment in fluoroscopy, trauma, Emergency department and Operating Room settings; follows radiation protection procedures.
• Assists in teaching radiography students and reinforces sound radiography principles.
• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent; explains procedures to ease anxiety and ensures accurate chart identification.
• Assists physicians in performing various examinations using standard protocols and sterile techniques.
• Recognizes/examines potential problems during exams and takes action to ensure best outcomes.

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day shift|, (3) 12-hour shifts, call and holiday rotation|. 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 and hybrid career opportunities.

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.

Radiologic Technologist Qualifications:

• 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.