Radiologic Technologist

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

_*Inova Alexandria Hospital*_ is looking for a dedicated _*Radiologic Technologist*_ to join the team. Help us help those who need the most help & _*apply today!*_*Sign on bonus & relocation assistance eligible.** *Work schedule: *Monday Friday 10am 6:30pmInovas hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.We are proud to be named one of Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournals national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.*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, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.Job 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 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.* Assists in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles.* 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. Correctly identifies patients and their files while ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Tracks patients according to department procedures.* 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.Additional Requirements:* *Education: *Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography* *Licensure:* ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 12 months of hire* *Certification:* Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.* *Experience*: One year of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student*About Us *We are Inova, Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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 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.Job Type: Full-timeMedical Specialty:* RadiologySchedule:* Day shift* On callPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyApplication Question(s):* Are you a graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography?* Can you obtain your ARRT(R) within 12 months of hire?Experience:* Radiologic Technologist: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* BLS with the AHA (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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