Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova Health System; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist for a PRN role with shifts that vary. The position emphasizes imaging knowledge, patient interaction, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

The role requires ARRT radiography registration, CT within a year, and BLS within 3 months. Inova offers strong benefits, professional growth, and a commitment to safety and quality in patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography.
• Licensure: ARRT registered as Radiologic Technologist; CT certification within 1 year.
• Certification: BLS from American Heart Association within 3 months.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of imaging experience in hospital setting; proficient in 2+ modalities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of imaging principles, anatomy, and pathology; uses appropriate techniques for optimal exams.
• Communicates with patients to obtain history and informed consent to assist physicians.
• Applies radiation protection procedures and shielding; monitors exposure.
• Maintains orderly, safe, clean exam rooms and ensures supplies.
• Performs and documents routine QC testing and maintenance of imagers/processors.

Skills

Radiography

Imaging modalities

Patient care/communication

Education

Graduate of accredited radiography program

Job description

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital – Health Centeris looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join the team. This role will be PRN, shifts vary.

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 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.