Inova Benefits and Perks :
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement matching : dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off : Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
- Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualify
Shift : Day
Hours : Monday- Friday, some Saturdays
Location : Inova Cancer Screening Bus and Inova Center for Personalized Health
Mammography Technologist :
The Mammography Technologist administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies / procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection / safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and team members.
Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards while acting as a resource to radiology students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
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.
- Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history / informed consent from patient charts to assist the physician in optimizing the performance / interpretation of examinations.
- Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and / or sterile techniques.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and / or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcomes.
Requirements : Certifications :
Certifications :
- Radiologic Technologist - Mammography within 12 months of hire;
- Basic Life Support upon start;
- American Registered Radiologic Technologists upon start;
- Radiologic Technologist-Mammo ARRT 12 months upon acceptance of the offer
Licensure :
Licensed Radiologic Technologist Within 12 Months required for all INOVA nonhospital Licensed centers, but not required if working onsite at an Inova Hospital.
Experience :
None required
Education :
- Vocational / Technical Radiology- Graduate of an accredited school of radiography.
- AART required