Radiology Extern 2

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Retirement matching

Mental health support

Career development

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Radiology Extern 2 for a PRN role. Responsibilities include demonstrating skill in IVs and patient identification, participating in performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring efficient department operations. Candidates must have basic life support certification and be a full-time student in a relevant Radiologic Technology Program. This position offers opportunities for skill development and growth while contributing to a recognized leader in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be in 2nd year of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of IVs, heparin locks related to computed tomography.
• Ensures efficient departmental operations through ancillary tasks.
• Tracks patients according to department procedures.

Skills

Understanding of IVs and heparin locks

Accurate patient identification

Familiarity with EMR and PACS systems

Education

High School or GED

Current full‑time student in accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Radiology Extern 2 to join the team. This role will be a PRN role.

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 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.

Radiology Extern 2 Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of IVs, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to computed tomography, as evidenced by observations by supervisors and peers.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Correctly identifies patients and their files by ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mislabeled films, images and EMR charts.
• Tracks patients according to department procedures. Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the EMR and PACS systems as well as the Radiology Information Systems reports.
• Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in‑services and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records
• Education: High School or GED. Full‑time student in good standing in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Must be 2nd year in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

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.