DescriptionInova Springfield HealthPlexis looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift from Tuesday - Friday 8am 4:30pm and every other Saturday or Sunday 3pm 11:30pm (Sat one week or Sun the next) . 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:offeringup to $5250 per year in education assistance and up to $10000 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.
Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education:Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography
- Licensure: American Registered Radiologic Technologists 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