Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova•Fairfax, VA

7d•$30 - $50

About The Position

Inova Prosperity is hiring a full-time Radiologic Technologist to perform and support radiographic examinations. The role uses appropriate radiologic techniques and positioning to produce optimized examinations, operates imaging equipment across care settings, and applies radiation protection procedures. The technologist communicates with patients and families, assists physicians during examinations, supports radiography students, and responds to clinical or emergent issues that could affect an examination.

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 knowledge of pathology to select appropriate techniques and positioning for examinations.
Follow department policies and protocols to ensure examinations are optimized for interpretation.
Operate radiological equipment in 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.
Perform IV contrast injections using proper technique 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, and help ease anxiety and promote cooperation.
Accurately identify patients and files, and track patients according to department procedures.
Assist physicians with examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and sterile techniques as applicable.
Recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with examinations and take appropriate action to achieve desirable outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Team member wellness program.
Retirement plan with matching of the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
Mental health coaching or therapy sessions at no cost for team members and their spouses or partners and children: 25 sessions per person per year.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Sign-on bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance eligibility.
Professional development opportunities.