Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova 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.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: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.
• Work/Life Balance:offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of imaging principles, theory, anatomy and pathology processes while utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.
• Provides clinical services in multiple modalities, according to imaging practice standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
• Effectively uses radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding.
• Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment.
• Recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.
• Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies for procedures.
• Assists in the development, review and implementation of policies/procedures.
• Exhibits excellent, clear communication skills.
• Demonstrates creativity in section operation skills, decision making skills and contingency planning preparation.
• Acts as a resource for imaging students and other technologists.

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Job Responsibilities

• The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
• Administers sound patient care practice according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
• Demonstrates radiation protection/safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast under the American College of Radiology guidelines.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations while demonstrating the initiative for self-development to ensure the proficiency of staff with new technological changes.
• 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.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited radiology school or program.
• License: ARRT (R) within 12 months of hire
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start
• Experience: One year of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student.