Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement match

Free parking

Discounts and events

Job summary

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA seeks a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist for a PRN, dayshift position within our Radiology team.

The role emphasizes accurate imaging, strong patient communication, and strict adherence to radiation safety and quality control practices to ensure optimal exam results.

Required: ARRT registered radiologic technologist with at least one year of hospital imaging experience and CT certification within one year; BLS within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.
• ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist with CT certification to be obtained within 12 months of training.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 3 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of imaging principles and optimal exam techniques.
• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent.
• Maintains radiation protection procedures and shielding.
• Keeps rooms clean and stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Performs routine quality control testing of imaging equipment and coordinates maintenance.

Skills

Imaging principles

Patient communication

Radiation safety

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Education

Accredited radiography program

Tools

CT scanners

Radiography equipment

Job description

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join the team. This role will be PRN, Dayshift.

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.

Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much 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.