Diagnotic Imaging Technical Specialist

Inova Emergency Care Center Fairfax City and Reston | Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist | PRN |

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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.

Job Description

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.