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How much do imaging assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for imaging assistant in Virginia is $17.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.49 and $17.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an imaging assistant?

Imaging Assistants are healthcare professionals who support radiologists and technologists in medical imaging departments. They help prepare patients for imaging procedures, maintain and organize imaging equipment, handle administrative tasks, and assist with patient positioning. Their role is essential for ensuring efficient workflow, patient comfort, and the smooth operation of imaging services. Imaging Assistants do not perform diagnostic imaging themselves but play a vital role in the overall process.

What does an imaging assistant do?

As an Imaging Assistant, your daily responsibilities typically include preparing patients for imaging procedures, ensuring proper identification and documentation, and assisting technologists with equipment setup. You may also help with patient transport, manage scheduling, and maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in imaging areas. Your support is essential to keep workflow efficient, enhance patient experience, and allow radiology professionals to focus on conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results.

What skills and qualifications does an imaging assistant need?

To thrive as an Imaging Assistant, you need a basic understanding of medical imaging procedures, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or related healthcare coursework. Familiarity with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), imaging equipment, and hospital information systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to support patients compassionately help distinguish outstanding candidates. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate imaging workflow, patient comfort, and seamless collaboration within radiology departments.

What is the difference between Imaging Assistant vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectImaging AssistantRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate's degree in radiologic technology; certification/license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient centersHospitals, imaging centers, clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient prep, equipment setup, basic imaging tasksPerform diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans

Imaging Assistants typically support radiologic technologists by preparing patients and equipment, while radiologic technologists perform the actual imaging procedures. Both roles are essential in medical imaging but differ in required credentials and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Imaging Assistant job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,592 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Speciast Weekend Premium

Inova

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Inova Health System rating

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Saturday, Sunday and Monday 8:00 am - 8:30 pm. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.  

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules and more! 

Diagnostic Imaging Technical Specialist 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate of accredited school/program of radiography
  • Licensure: ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain CT certification in applicable modality within one year of training.
  • Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 3 months of start.
  • Experience: Minimum of one year of imaging experience as a Rad Tech in a hospital/healthcare environment. Must be able to perform in two or more modalities with at least an even amount of time spent rotating in each annually based on needs. 

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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