Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) at Inova

Falls Church, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiologic Principles, Anatomy, Pathology Processes, Positioning, Radiological Equipment Operation, Fluoroscopy, Trauma Procedures, Emergency Department Procedures, Operating Room Procedures, Radiation Protection, IV Contrast Injection, Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Sterile Techniques, Clinical Problem Recognition, Student Teaching

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 shiftTuesday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 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: offering up 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: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more! 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. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography Licensure: ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist 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 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.

Responsibilities

The technologist must demonstrate a thorough understanding of radiologic principles, anatomy, and pathology to utilize appropriate techniques for optimal examinations, ensuring adherence to department protocols. Responsibilities include confidently operating radiological equipment across all care settings, demonstrating radiation protection, performing IV contrast injections, and assisting physicians with various examinations.