Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Wellness program

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Flexible schedules

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist for overnight, full-time coverage at Fairfax City. The position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, with Inova recognized as a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia.

The role requires expertise across imaging modalities, patient communication, and adherence to safety protocols. Inova emphasizes team health, ongoing professional development, and flexible options for work-life

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in radiography.
• Minimum of 3 years imaging experience in CT, Mammography, MRI or Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification; BLS within 3 months of hire; advanced modality cert within 1 year; able to rotate across two or more modalities annually.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of imaging principles, anatomy, and pathology; selects optimal techniques/positioning for examinations.
• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physicians.
• Adheres to radiation protection procedures with collimation and shielding.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment; ensures rooms are stocked for procedures.

Skills

Patient communication

Imaging principles

Radiation protection

Cross-modality proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Tools

CT

Mammography

MRI

Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Inova Emergency Room - Fairfax City is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join the team. This role will be Full-time overnights. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.Inova 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 remote and hybrid career opportunities.

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.

Additional Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Imaging experience in an applicable modality (Cat Scan, Mammography, MRI, or Nuclear Medicine in a hospital/healthcare environment
• Certification: Basic Life Support Upon Start within 3 Months of hire; Upon start, ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training; Additional training in one or more modality will be completed within one year of hire into position. Must be able to perform in two or more modalities with at least even amount of time spent rotating in each annually based on the needs of the OU.
• License: Upon start, must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of the Inova hospitals.

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.