Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist / Dual Modality Technologist

Inova is seeking experienced Diagnostic Imaging Technicians to join our Radiology department to help expand our services in the Eastern Region of Northern Virginia.

We are opening a brand-new-state-of-the-art health care facility (Oakville) in Alexandria, VA. Located in the Potomac Yard neighborhood is an outpatient facility that will include a full-service emergency room, ambulatory surgery, imaging services, primary care and other medical offices.

To learn more about how Inova is expanding our seamless system of care in the Eastern Region of Northern Virginia, please visit https://www.inova.org/easternregion

Featured Benefits:

· Tuition reimbursement

· Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!

· State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

· Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child

· Retirement benefits with match from day one

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist / Dual Modality Technologist

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.
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Requirements:

• Work schedule: Full time, day shift
• Location: Oakville: 400 Fannon Street, Alexandria, VA 22301 (Training at multiple locations initially - Alexandria, Springfield Healthplex or Mark Center)
• Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Imaging experience as a Rad Tech in a hospital/healthcare environment; Must be able to perform in 2 or more modalities with at least even amount of time spent rotating in each annually based on the needs of the unit.
• Certification: ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within 1 year of training; BLS

About Inova Health System:

Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000 facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.

Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy

Inova Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, Inova Health System does not discriminate in any employment-related decision and administers all of its employment programs, procedures and practices without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information. Inova operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, consistent with federal and state requirements, including Governor's Executive Order One (2018). Consistent with federal and state requirements, Inova also prohibits retaliation against any person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $36.32 - $45.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Inpatient
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Rad Tech in hospital environment: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS via AHA (Required)
• ARRT Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $45