What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Imaging Specialist Professional position at Inova Health System?
Job Description
As a Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist at Inova Health System, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality imaging services to patients. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Demonstrating a thorough understanding of imaging principles, theory, anatomy, and pathology processes while utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.
- Communicating 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.
- Demonstrating the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding.
- Maintaining an orderly, safe, and clean environment, ensuring rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies for procedures.
Additional requirements for this role include certification as a Basic Life Support provider within three months of hire, ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist, and advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training.
