Inova

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFairfax, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school or program of radiography.
Have a minimum of 3 years of imaging experience in an applicable modality (CT, mammography, MRI, or nuclear medicine) in a hospital or healthcare environment.
Have Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire.
Be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist upon start.
Obtain advanced certification in the applicable modality within one year of training.
Complete additional training in one or more modalities within one year of hire.
Be able to perform in two or more modalities, spending at least an equal amount of time rotating in each annually based on operational needs.
Hold any state-required license upon start if employed at an Inova Health System freestanding imaging center not affiliated with an Inova hospital.

Responsibilities

Apply imaging principles, theory, anatomy, and pathology knowledge, selecting appropriate techniques and positioning to achieve optimal examinations.
Communicate with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent, or obtain this information from patient charts, to support physicians in optimizing examination performance and interpretation.
Use radiation protection procedures, including collimation devices and protective shielding.
Maintain an orderly, safe, and clean environment and ensure rooms are stocked with appropriate procedural supplies.

Inova Emergency Care Center Fairfax City and Reston is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Lead to join the team. This role will be PRN.

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.

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.

Salary Range: $38.42- $62.62

Pay Rate Frequency: HOURLY

About the Company

Inova

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Inova Health System is a nonprofit healthcare network based in Falls Church, Virginia, providing a broad range of medical services across hospitals, outpatient clinics, assisted living, and long-term care facilities in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Its hospitals have Magnet status, indicating high nursing quality, and the system emphasizes care delivery as well as medical research and education through clinicians and scientists. The organization’s operations rely on reinvesting earnings into its mission rather than distributing profits to shareholders, with the Inova Health Foundation supporting fundraising and philanthropy to expand services, research, and training. Overall, Inova aims to improve community health by delivering patient care, advancing medical knowledge, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $422.8M
Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
Founded: 1956

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