Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Socket.dev; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art medical and training"

Retirement benefits with match fromDay

Free Parking to all employees

Exclusive savings opportunities to in‑

local offerings and so much more

Job summary

Inova is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join our team on a PRN, dayshift basis. The role requires ARRT registration, CT certification within one year, and BLS within 3 months. Minimum of one year of imaging experience with two modalities is expected.

The position is based in Northern Virginia, with our hospital facilities offering advanced imaging capabilities and a focus on safety and patient care. Inova emphasizes equal opportunity employment and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography.
• ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist; CT certification within 12 months of start.
• BLS from the American Heart Association within 3 months of start.
• Minimum of one year of imaging experience in a hospital/healthcare environment; can perform in two or more modalities with rotation across modalities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates imaging principles, anatomy, and pathology; selects appropriate techniques for optimal examinations.
• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physician.
• Adheres to radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and shielding.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean environment; ensures rooms are stocked with supplies.
• Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment and schedules/notes maintenance for imaging devices.

Education

Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography

Job description

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospitalis 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.

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.