Radiology Technician

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionTriages all patients, performing vital signs and clinical tasks. Performs x-rays through PACS and EPIC. Provides splinting for Urgent Care patients.Clinical Services- Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions. Patient Care - Administers sound patient care practice according to hospital and department policies and procedures, to ensure the safety of the patients. Protection/Safety- Demonstrates radiation protection/safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff. Environment of Care/Equipment- Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff. Support Functions-Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Staff Development- Demonstrates the initiative for self-development, to ensure proficiency of staff with new technological changes.About InovaInova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 and 2020 by U.S. News & World Report, which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. Each of Inova's five hospitals holds a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), distinguishing Inova as the highest-rated large health system in the U.S., and the only system to have all hospitals receive five stars. All five Inova hospitals were awarded 'A' grades for the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, recognizing Inova's achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, ranking in the top 10 nationwide among Major Teaching Hospitals. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org .RequirementsRecent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Radiologic Technologist/studentGraduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic radiographyARRT registry eligible. ARRT must be obtained within 1 year of hire:BLSMust be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an INOVA free standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of the INOVA HospitalsEffective interpersonal skills, ability to multi task and make clinical decisions to facilitate patient care. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and spreadsheets as needed to facilitate clinical care as well as EMR and PACS trouble shooting as required. Capability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekends when required.Work Site LocationINOVA URGENT CARE-SOUTH ARLWork Site Address3263 COLUMBIA PIKEWork Site City/StateARLINGTON, VAScheduleMonday-Friday with rotating weekendsShift12 hour DayEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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