Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)
About The Position
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform and optimize radiographic examinations across care settings, including fluoroscopy, trauma, the Emergency Department, and the Operating Room. The technologist applies radiologic principles, anatomy and pathology knowledge, appropriate positioning and techniques, and department protocols to produce examinations suitable for interpretation. The role uses radiation protection procedures and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and performs IV contrast injections in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines. The technologist communicates with patients and families to obtain clinical history and informed consent, explain procedures, answer questions, and support patient cooperation. The role also assists physicians during examinations, teaches radiography students, accurately identifies and tracks patients, follows isolation precautions and sterile techniques, and responds appropriately to clinical or emergent issues that could affect examinations. This is a full-time position at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. The posting describes the schedule as an evening shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
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 optimal examinations.
- Follow department policies and protocols and 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.
- Perform IV contrast injections using proper technique and 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 reduce 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.
- Recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with examinations and take appropriate action.
Benefits
- 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
