Radiology Extern 2

Inova Health Center - Lorton  is looking for a dedicated Radiology Extern 2 to join the team. This role will be a Varied Shift+Schedule: PRN (as needed) 

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations. 

Radiology Extern 2 Job Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of a registered Imaging Technologist, Radiology Extern 2 will perform a variety of tasks and procedures in accordance with completed competencies and unit needs.
• Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities to enhance practice knowledge base related to imaging and the imaging process in which they learned in class and practiced in the school setting. 
• Assists the healthcare team in implementing the plan of care and achieving desired patient and unit outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding.
• Assists radiologic tech in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: 
  • High School or GED. 
  • Full-time student in good standing in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent. 
  • Must be 2nd year in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon start