Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Inova Prosperity is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging examinations and support patients and physicians. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The technologist applies radiologic principles and appropriate techniques and positioning to produce optimized examinations, operates imaging equipment across care settings, and follows department policies, protocols, and radiation-protection procedures. The role also involves patient communication and identification, assisting physicians with examinations, and recognizing and responding to clinical or emergent issues.

The position requires graduation from 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, and one year of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in a hospital or healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student is also required.

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 and ensure examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Operate radiological equipment in fluoroscopy, trauma, emergency department, and operating room settings.
• Use radiation-protection procedures, including collimation devices and protective shielding.
• Operate imaging and related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications.
• Use proper technique for IV contrast injection under 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.
• Explain procedures to patients and families, answer questions, 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 as appropriate.
• Recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with examinations and take appropriate action to resolve them.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Team member wellness program
• Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on the first day
• Education assistance up to $5,250 per year
• Student loan assistance up to $10,000
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses or partners, and children
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

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