Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova • Falls Church, VA

19h

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) for a PRN role. The technologist performs radiologic examinations using appropriate techniques and positioning, operates imaging equipment across care settings, follows department protocols, and supports safe, accurate patient care. The role also involves communicating with patients and families, assisting physicians during examinations, and helping teach radiography students.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Apply radiologic principles, theory, anatomy, and pathology knowledge to select appropriate techniques and positioning for examinations.
• Follow department policies and protocols to optimize examinations for interpretation.
• Operate radiological equipment in care settings including fluoroscopy, trauma, the Emergency Department, and the Operating Room.
• Use radiation-protection procedures, including collimation devices and protective shielding.
• Operate imaging and related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications.
• Use proper technique when injecting IV contrast in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines.
• Assist in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles.
• Communicate with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from patients or their charts to support examination performance and interpretation.
• Explain procedures to patients and families, answer questions, and help ease anxiety and encourage cooperation.
• Correctly identify patients and their files and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Track patients according to department procedures.
• Assist physicians with examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and sterile techniques.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits with match from day one.
• Free parking for employees.
• Savings opportunities for in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, and local offerings.
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed