Imaging Specialist II; (Temporary w​/o REC NO: KCH

DATE POSTED: 02/22/2024 (Updated: 7/1/2024)

JOB TITLE:
Imaging Specialist II (Temporary w/o Benefits)

RECRUITMENT NO: KCH 24-113

JOB LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – Imaging

SALARY RANGE:
Negotiable (SR18; BU73)

JOB DUTIES: The Imaging Specialist II independently performs a full range of diagnostic imaging procedures, utilizing ionizing equipment in accordance with physician’s orders, protocols, and quality standards as established by the department and facility, and performs other duties as assigned. The position may work on rotating shifts, extended workdays, with work on weekends and holidays. May require standby call and call back duty.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

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 or any other responsible professional work experience, 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 may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months 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.

DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of: Operation of imaging equipment, radiation safety, and departmental protocols, standard precautions, hospital policies and procedures, rules and regulations, government regulatory requirements and accrediting standards, and the policies, procedures and work rules of the work site.

Ability to: Perform the full range of services, function independently and provide instruction regarding imaging procedures and radiation safety to lower-level staff and other health care providers.

CERTIFICATION: A Current ARRT (R) American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification in Radiography is required at the time of appointment. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Worker required at the time of appointment.

LICENSURE: A current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a radiographer.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical Requirements:
All employees must be physically able to perform efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position. Hazards:
May be exposed to infectious diseases or hazardous substances. Exposure to radiation hazards on a daily basis.

Required Forms & Documentation: Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., official transcript or degree) to be given credit for education and/or experience. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Kona Community Hospital reserves the right to request an official copy.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications are available at the Kona Community Hospital Human Resources Office or Kohala Hospital. You can call  or e-mail:
konajobs
. Application hours are Monday to Friday (except holidays) 8:00 – 10:00 am and 1:00- 3:00 pm.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii…