Float Radiology Technologist - $29-43 per hour

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Inova Health System is seeking a Float Radiology Technologist for a job in Arlington, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: flexible
• Employment Type: StaffInova Benefits and Perks:- Sign on Bonus to those who qualify.- Health, Vision, & Dental Coverage- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability- NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE- Retirement Matching- Competitive Pay: Based on experience- Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO hours on your first day of work- Supplemental Plans: Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection- Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, movie tickets, local offerings, and much more!Diagnostic Imaging Technical SpecialistInova Health System is looking for a Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join Unit team supporting Radiology, floating between different Inova locations. Full -time position, shifts vary with Holidays.Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital, recognized for excellence and innovation, and where we create an environment of respect and growth, where contributions are recognized and rewarded.The Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist provides clinical services in multiple modalities, according to Imaging practice standards, with equal time spent in each modality, based on OU needs, 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.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.- Assists in the development, review, and implementation of policies/procedures.Requirements- Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start within 3 Months of hire; Upon start, ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training; Additional training in one or more modality will be completed within one year of hire into position. Must be able to perform in two or more modalities with at least even amount of time spent rotating in each annually based on the needs of the OU.- Licensure - Upon start, must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of the Inova hospitals.- Experience - One year of experience as Radiologic Technologist- Education - Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.Inova Job ID #656290. Posted job title: diagnostic imaging technical spec (float)

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