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As a Radiologic Technologist, you will provide clinical services according to radiology practice standards and act as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions. To help achieve our mission, you will administer sound patient care practice according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
A day in the life of a Radiologic Technologist can look like:
- 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 ability and skills to assist in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles.
- Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital/department policies and procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
- 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.
Additional Requirements
- Work schedule: PRN
- Two years of combined classroom and clinical training in radiology is required along with recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist or student.
- Graduate of an accredited radiology school or program. Associates Degree preferred, but not required.
- Active Virginia Radiology Technologist Licensure in good standing
- Must have ARRT upon start
- Must possess American Heart Association BLS Certification
As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Inova Health System (“Inova”) does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services or benefits under any of its programs or activities, whether carried out by Inova directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Inova arranges to carry out its programs and activities.
This policy is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at 45 C.F.R. Parts 80, 84, 91 and 92, respectively.
