Diagnostic Imaging Tech Specialist (CT/X-Ray)

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Inova's brand-new-state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Alexandria, VA is seeking a passionate _*Diagnostic Imaging Tech Specialist*_ to join our dedicated _*PRN*_ imaging team! Help us help those who need the most help & _*apply today!*_*Relocation assistance & sign on bonus eligible.*_Inovas 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 NurseJournals national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality._*Featured benefits:** Tuition reimbursement* Student loan assistance up to $10,000!* Paid parental leave* Retirement benefits with match from day one* State-of-the-art medical and training facilities*Position Summary:*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.* 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.*Position Requirements:** Graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography.* Licensed Radiologic Technologist* 1 year of experience as a Radiologic TechnologistARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Additional training in one or more modality will be completed within one year of hire into position. Must be able to perform both CT and X-Ray.* Basic Life Support Certification within 3 months.*More about Inova Health System*Inova is Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare every time, every touch to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inovas 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.Inovas five 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.Inova is home to Northern Virginias only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.*Inovas 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 Type: Part-timePay: $52.21 per hourSchedule:* Day shiftPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyApplication Question(s):* Are you a graduate of an accredited school/program of radiography?Experience:* Radiologic Technologist: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* BLS with the AHA (Required)* license as a Radiologic Technologist (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Alexandria, VA 22301: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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