Radiologic Technologist

Company: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - East Region
Location: Hilo
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Imaging Specialist II (Radiologic Technologist) Hilo Medical Center, Radiology Diagnostic Unit - Hilo, Hawaii - 100% Full Time Equivalent with Benefits Salary: $66,000 annually At Hilo Medical Center, a nationally-recognized "Top Performing" hospital, Imaging Specialists are valuable members of our team. We are currently seeking an Imaging Specialist, level II, for our busy Radiology department. Hilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint old-Hawaii, small-town atmosphere. The hospital staff is community-oriented. It is home to the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College, excellent schools and convenient shopping. Position Focus: This position is responsible for independently performing a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing ionizing radiation-producing equipment. Education: Associate's or 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 while completing a college or university curriculum leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree 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: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional imaging technologist/specialist experience which demonstrated a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques such as milligrams, disco grams arteriograms, etc., including the X-raying of such areas of the human anatomy as the chest, skull, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary tract, and vascular system. Licensure: A current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a radiographer at the time of appointment. Certification: A current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography at the time of appointment. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six (6) months of employment. Substitution of Experience for Education: Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with a certificate or associate degree and two (2) years of professional radiology experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree. 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. Substitution of Experience: Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience Requirement may be substituted for Imaging Experience on a year-for-year basis. Must be available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as necessary, based on hospital operations (services are provided 24/7). MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their CDC vaccination card or VAMS Certificate prior to their start date. Amendement on 9/23/2021 to Education. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: Less than 1 year Salary: $66,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: Yes

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