What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Specialist IV or Multimodality Specialist 183608(58878) position at Hawaii Health Systems Corp?
The Imaging Specialist IV/Multimodality Specialist (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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR MULTIMODALITY SPECIALIST
- 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: Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience as a specialist of which at least a minimum of one (1) year of work experience must have been gained in each of two (2) or more of the following modalities: angiography, computed tomography, cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasound or vascular in a clinical or hospital environment. (Note: Experience must be in the multiple modality selected; e.g., CT/MRI Multiple Modality Specialist = 1 year CT experience 1 year MRI experience 1 year in any modality).
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: ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI(RCS).
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.
Salary : $107,508 - $112,248
