Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join our radiology team. This full-time role runs Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT licensure, CT certification within one year, BLS, and at least one year of imaging experience across multiple modalities, with a commitment to safety and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate radiography program completion.
• ARRT registered radiologic technologist with CT certification within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of start.
• Minimum of one year imaging experience in a hospital/healthcare setting; two or more modalities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate imaging principles, anatomy, and pathology with appropriate technique for quality exams.
• Communicate with patients to obtain history and consent to optimize examinations.
• Apply radiation protection and shielding; monitor for safety as per protocols.
• Maintain a clean, stocked exam environment and prepare rooms for procedures.
• Perform and document routine QC and maintenance to ensure image quality.

Skills

Imaging principles

Patient communication

Radiography knowledge

Radiation safety

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

Job description

Job Description

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital – Health Centeris looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Tuesday - Thursday, 10:30am-11pm. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

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 medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• 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.


• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules and more!

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Imaging principles, theory, anatomy, and pathology processes while utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations, as demonstrated by exam results.


• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients, or patients' charts, to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results.


• Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding, as evidenced by incidence reports.


• Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies for procedures.


• Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment. Performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images, as evidenced by the physician and exam results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography


• Licensure: ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain CT certification in applicable modality within one year of training.


• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 3 months of start.


• Experience: Minimum of one year of imaging experience as a Rad Tech in a hospital/healthcare environment. Must be able to perform in two or more modalities with at least an even amount of time spent rotating in each annually based on needs.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.