Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist at Inova

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Imaging Principles, Anatomy, Pathology Processes, Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Radiation Protection, Collimation, Quality Control Testing, Equipment Maintenance, CT Certification, Basic Life Support, Radiologic Technologist

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11am - 11pm. 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: offering up 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: offering paid 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. 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 System 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.

Responsibilities

The specialist must demonstrate a thorough understanding of imaging principles, anatomy, and pathology to perform optimal examinations using appropriate techniques and positioning. Responsibilities also include effective patient communication, ensuring radiation safety, maintaining a clean environment, and performing routine quality control and maintenance on imaging equipment.