Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova Health System; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Loudoun Hospital is hiring a Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join our team on a full-time night shift (Tuesday–Thursday, 7pm–7am). The role focuses on CT and X-ray imaging while delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is ARRT certified in radiography, with CT certification within a year, BLS within 3 months, and at least one year of imaging experience across multiple modalities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• ARRT registered as Radiologic Technologist; CT certification within 12 months.
• BLS certification within 3 months of start.
• Experience with multiple imaging modalities; hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT and X-ray imaging with appropriate technique and positioning.
• Obtain and document clinical history and consent; communicate with physicians.
• Apply radiation protection and shielding for patient safety.
• Maintain sterile, organized, and well-supplied imaging rooms.
• Conduct routine QC testing and assist with equipment maintenance.

Skills

CT

X-ray

Patient communication

Radiation safety

Multimodal imaging

Education

Accredited radiography program

Tools

PACS

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospitalis looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Tuesday - Thursday, 7pm-7am. 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 (CT/X-Ray) 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.