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.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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 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.