Radiologic Technologist

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

*Job Summary*

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Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day shift Monday - Friday from 10am - 6:30pm. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

*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: *offeringup 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: *offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities*.*

*Duties*
* 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.

*Requirements*
* *Work schedule: *Monday - Friday 10am - 6:30pm
* *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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.74 - $35.93 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday



License/Certification:
* ARRT Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Alexandria, VA 22304 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Keywords: Inova Health System, Alexandria , Radiologic Technologist, Other , Alexandria, Virginia