The Imaging Specialist IV (Cardiology/Echocardiography) is responsible for producing two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physicians in the diagnosis of diseases and study of malfunction of organs and performs a variety of diagnostic procedures including Echocardiogram, Dobutamine, Stress-testing, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms using ultrasonic equipment to obtain diagnostic data for the physicians review and evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Excess work experience as described below in the experience requirement section which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR LEVEL IV

• IMAGING EXPERIENCE: One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible professional imaging technologist/specialist experience which demonstrated a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques such as myelograms, discograms, arthrograms, etc., including the X-raying of such areas of the human anatomy as the chest, skull, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary tract, and vascular system.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience as an Ultrasonography Specialist which demonstrated the ability to perform medical diagnostic examinations and other procedures associated with the production of ultrasound images. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of ultrasound equipment, ultrasound physics, medical terminology and department protocols.

CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six (6) months of employment. Current certification in BLS Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is preferred. Please submit copy of certification with the application.

LICENSURE: A current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS (RDMS).

SUBSTITUTION OF EXPERIENCE FOR EDUCATION:

1. Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with a certificate or associate degree and two (2) years of professional Radiologic experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

2. Excess work experience as described under the Imaging or Specialized Experience Requirement which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience Requirement may be substituted for Imaging Experience on a year-for-year basis.