Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Weekend Premium

Inova Mount Vernon is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Weekend Premium to join the team. This role will be a Full Time-Night shift, working Friday - Sunday 7pm - 7am.

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 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.
• State-of-the-Art Medical and Training Facilities

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Weekend Premium 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.
• Confidently operates radiological equipment in all care settings (i.e. fluoroscopy, trauma, Emergency department and the Operating Room).
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited radiology school or program. Associates Degree preferred, but not required.
• License: Must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free standing Imaging Center not affiliated with an Inova hospital.
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon start. American Registered Radiologic Technologist within 12 Months.
• Experience: Two years of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology. Recent experience in hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student.