Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist (CT and Xray)

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist (CT and Xray)

Inova Health System | Alexandria, VA, US

Posted 15 days ago

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Description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist (CT and Xray) to join the team. This role is a Varied Shift+Schedule: PRN (as needed)


Inova is consistently ranked as 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 and Incentives:



  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering a robust team member wellness program.

  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

  • 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.

  • Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.



Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist Job Responsibilities



  • The Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist provides clinical services in multiple modalities, according to Imaging practice standards, with equal time spent in each modality, based on OU needs, while acting as a resource to Imaging Students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.

  • Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies/procedures while ensuring the safety of patients.

  • Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.

  • Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment, as well as performs/recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images, as evidenced by the physician and exam results.

  • Assists in the development, review, and implementation of policies/procedures.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.




Minimum Qualifications:




  • Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography



  • Certification:




    • ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist upon start



    • Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training



    • American Heart Association BLS within 3 months of hire.




  • Experience:




    • Minimum of one year of imaging experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment.



    • Must be able to perform in two or more modalities with at least even amount of time spent rotating in each annually based on needs. CT Cross Training.