Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

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

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
• 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.
• 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.