Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova•Falls Church, VA

3d•$38 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Health Center – Fairfax East is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist. The position works between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with schedules available as four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. The role involves performing imaging examinations using appropriate imaging principles, techniques, and positioning; communicating with patients to obtain clinical histories and informed consent; and supporting physicians in examination performance and interpretation. The specialist also applies radiation-protection procedures, maintains a safe and clean environment, stocks procedure rooms, performs routine equipment quality-control testing, and maintains imagers and processors to support consistent image quality. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school or program of radiography.
ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist.
Obtain CT certification in the applicable modality within one year of training.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within three months of start.
At least one year of imaging experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital or healthcare environment.
Ability to perform in two or more modalities, with at least an even amount of time spent rotating in each modality annually, based on needs.

Responsibilities

Apply imaging principles, theory, anatomy, and pathology knowledge to select appropriate techniques and positioning for examinations.
Communicate with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent, or obtain relevant information from patient charts, to support examination performance and interpretation.
Use radiation-protection procedures, including collimation devices and protective shielding.
Maintain an orderly, safe, and clean environment and ensure procedure rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies.
Perform and document routine quality-control testing of equipment.
Perform or recognize the need for routine maintenance of imagers and processors to maintain consistent image quality.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Team member wellness program.
Retirement plan matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Sign-on bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance eligibility.