Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova • Fairfax, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for dedicated and experienced Radiology Technologist in the Fairfax and Ashburn area to work in children’s specialties including Inova Children's Hematology/Oncology, Inova Children's Pulmonology, Inova Children’s Gastroenterology, Inova Children’s Neurology and Inova Children’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. These roles will be full-time, day shift with varying hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography
• ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• One year of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology.
• Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student

Nice To Haves

• Previous Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) work experience

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
• Administers sound patient care practice according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
• Demonstrates radiation protection/safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations while demonstrating the initiative for self-development to ensure the proficiency of staff with new technological changes.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans.
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree