Inova Health System
Diagnostic Imaging Tech Specialist Xray/CT - PRN - Oakville Alexandria, VA, Unit
Inova Health System, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
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.
Requirements:
Work schedule:
PRN
Location:
Oakville (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 OU.
Certification:
ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within 1 year of training; BLS
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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.
Requirements:
Work schedule:
PRN
Location:
Oakville (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 OU.
Certification:
ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within 1 year of training; BLS
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