Radiologic Technologist Weekend Premium (Rad Tech)

divh2Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)/h2pInova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day shift, (3) 12 hour shifts, call and holiday rotation. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible./ppInova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation./ppstrongFeatured Benefits:/strong/pullistrongCommitted to Team Member Health:/strong offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program./lilistrongRetirement:/strong Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day./lilistrongTuition and Student Loan Assistance:/strong offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans./lilistrongMental Health Support:/strong 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./lilistrongWork/Life Balance:/strong offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities./li/ulpstrongRadiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Job Responsibilities:/strong/pulliDemonstrates 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./liliAssists in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles./liliCommunicates 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./liliAssists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques./liliRecognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcomes./li/ulpstrongRadiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Additional Requirements:/strong/pullistrongEducation:/strong Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography/lilistrongLicensure:/strong 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./lilistrongCertification:/strong American Registered Radiologic Technologists within 12 months of hire; Basic Life Support upon start./lilistrongExperience:/strong Two years of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student./li/ulpWe are Inova, Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason were a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, were constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare./ppInova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law./ph2Job Info/h2ulliJob Identification 681535/liliJob Category Radiology Services/liliLocations Inova Fairfax Hospital/liliJob Schedule Full time/li/ul/div