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, every other weekend

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:                     

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