Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova•Fairfax, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join its team. The role is full-time and scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The technologist performs radiographic examinations using appropriate techniques and positioning, operates imaging equipment across care settings, applies radiation protection procedures, and assists physicians with examinations. The role also involves communicating with patients and families, maintaining accurate patient identification and tracking, responding to clinical or emergent problems, 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 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 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 techniques for IV contrast injection 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.
Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and support cooperation.
Accurately identify patients and their 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 resolve them.
Use appropriate techniques and positioning to support optimal examinations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Team member wellness program.
Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, beginning on the first day.
Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
Student loan assistance of 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.
Sign-on bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance eligibility.