radiologic technologist - , VA, United States - Inova

Description

Job Description

Featured Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance - up to $10,000
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Sign-on Bonus & Relocation available for those eligible

Radiologic Technologist

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. 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.

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 ability and skills to assist in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital/department policies and procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
• 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.
• Assists physicians in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
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Requirements:

• Work schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 4pm
• Location: Inova Alexandria Hospital
• Education: Graduate of an accredited radiology school or program. Associates Degree preferred but not required.
• Experience: 2 years combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist/student. Diagnostic & OR; cross-training opportunities.
• Certification: BLS by the AHA; ARRT within 12 mo of hire

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're 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, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.