Inova Benefits and Perks:

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Paid Parental Leave Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute Competitive salary Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work. Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualify

 

Shift: 4 10's 

Hours: Mon-Thurs 1030 am-9:00 pm

Location: Inova Fairfax Medical Center 

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. Demonstrates independent judgment necessary to support an effective work environment. 

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. 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. Assists in the development, review, and implementation of policies/procedures. Demonstrates creativity in section operation skills, decision-making skills, and contingency planning preparation, as evidenced by effective problem resolution. May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements 

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.

Licensure - 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.

Experience - One year of experience as Radiologic Technologist

Education - Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.