Radiology Technologist - $29-43 per hour Job Listing at Inova Health System in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 5735764-2024-10-25)

Description

Inova Health System is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Alexandria, Virginia.

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: nights
• Employment Type: Staff

The Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist provides clinical services in multiple modalities, according to Imaging practice standards, with equal time spent in each modality while acting as a resource to Imaging Students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions. Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies/procedures while ensuring the safety of patients. Demonstrates independent judgment necessary to support an effective work environment.
Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Sign On Bonus and Relocation Available, if applicable
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Weekend Premium Pay
- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
Schedule: Full Time
Hours: Fri - Sun 7p - 7a
Location: Mount Vernon Hospital – Alexandria, VA
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, as demonstrated by exam results.
- Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients, or patients' charts, to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results.
- Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding, as evidenced by incidence reports.
- Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies for procedures.
- Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment. Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images, as evidenced by the physician and exam results.
Requirements for Consideration:
- Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.
- ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist
- Must obtain certification in CT within one year of training.
- 1 year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
- Basic Life Support Certification within 3 months

Inova Job ID #661946. Posted job title: diagnostic imaging tech specialist weekend nights