Lead Imaging Technologist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $50.75 - $76.12 / hour
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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Lead Imaging Technologist today with Reston Hospital Center.

Job Summary 

The Imaging Technologist performs portable and fixed unit Radiographic/Fluoroscopic procedures; and Computed Tomography (CT) procedures in support of the patient diagnostic requirements at the Free Standing Emergency Facility. Practices radiation safety and observes universal precautions at all times. Pursues professional development for the continual improvement of patient care. Performs related work as required. As a Lead Technologist; serves as a role model and coordinator for Imaging related functions in the FSED.

• Performs all radiologic, fluoroscopic and CT procedures in strict accordance with currently approved practices as outlined in department policy and procedure manual and comply with all applicable federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements.
• Controls the flow of patients within the section, in an efficient and timely fashion.
• Covers other staff positions in relief situations as needed, within competency parameters.
• Works efficiently and performs all exams within allocated timeframe.
• Reports any significant problems related to patient, physicians, procedures, housekeeping, maintenance, supplies, or personnel to the on-site Technical Director, Supervisor, and/or the Radiology Director/Assistant Director.
• Responsible for proper documentation and maintenance of all required department records.
• Properly enters charges for exams in RIS (Meditech) in a timely manner.
• Serves as immediate supervisor for all staff within modality.
• Establishes priorities, delegates responsibility and effectively utilizes department time, personnel and equipment within the imaging modality
• Communicates appropriate information from leadership meetings and department administrative team to all modality staff in timely and positive manner.
• Responsible for staffing all shifts in modality to include on-call coverage. Provides monthly work schedule to Department Administrative team.
• Serves as preceptor for new technologists; schedules and documents department orientation and initial competency.
• Maintains effective education program that is relevant to current equipment, technology and protocols for imaging modality.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology.
• Registered with ARRT in Radiography and CT.
• BLS Certified
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience performing radiographic/fluoroscopic and CT procedures as a registered AART Technologist.

Benefits

Reston Hospital Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities. Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.

At Reston Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Imaging Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.