Radiologic Technologist Weekend Premium (Rad Tech)

Inova • Falls Church, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join their team. This is a Full-Time role with a specific weekend shift and includes call and holiday rotation. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and nationally. Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, with over 26,000 team members providing world-class healthcare. The company is committed to supporting its team members through best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities, striving to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist Upon Start Must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with an Inova hospital.
• American Registered Radiologic Technologists within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support upon start.
• Two years of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology.
• Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student.

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.

Benefits

• offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• 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.
• offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees