Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Inova Lorton Healthplex is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role is a Varied Shift+Schedule: PRN (as needed) .

Inova is consistently ranked as 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 and Incentives:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• 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.
• Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.

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.