Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State‑of‑the‑art medical facilities

Retirement benefits with match fromday

Free Parking

Exclusive savings opportunities

Job summary

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist for PRN, dayshift coverage. The role requires applying imaging principles, interacting with patients to obtain histories, and ensuring high-quality, safe radiographic exams.

The selected candidate will perform routine QC on imaging equipment, maintain a clean and stocked work area, and support the radiology team in delivering optimal diagnostic results. This is a PRN, dayshift opportunity at Inova Mt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level imaging knowledge and radiography training.
• Ability to obtain informed consent and clinical history from patients.
• Demonstrates understanding of radiation protection and shielding.
• Maintains a clean, stocked, and safe procedure environment.
• Performs routine QC testing and notes equipment maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates imaging principles, anatomy, and pathology to optimize exams.
• Communicates with patients to obtain history and consent.
• Applies radiation safety practices and shielding during procedures.
• Keeps rooms clean, stocked, and organized for procedures.
• Performs routine quality control on imaging equipment.

Skills

Imaging principles

Patient communication

Radiation safety

Environment maintenance

Quality control testing

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

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.