Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Emergency Care Center is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography
• ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Must obtain CT certification in applicable modality within one year of training.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 3 months of start.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree