Nuclear Imaging Specialist IV - Casual Hire

LOCATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Nuclear Medicine

POSITION STATUS : 0.30 | Temporary

SALARY RANGE : BU73 | SR22

SALARY RATE: Negotiable (Hourly)

JOB DUTIES : The Nuclear Medicine Specialist IV is responsible for performing the technical nuclear medicine procedures as an adjunct to the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients in a hospital; orders, monitors and maintains appropriate radioactive supplies; maintains appropriate records. This includes transferal of images, post archiving, processing and performing appropriate protocols. This position performs duties of operation with radiopharmaceuticals of diagnostic purposes in accordance with Physician’s orders, protocols and quality standards as established by the department and facility. The position may work on rotating shifts, extended workdays with work on weekends and holidays. May require standby call and call back duty.

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 from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 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.

Imaging Experience : One and a half (1 1/2) 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 a specialist in one of the following modalities; angiography, cardiac catheterization, computed tomography, echocardiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasound, or vascular in a clinical or hospital environment.

License: A current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a Radiographer.

Hawaii Nuclear Medicine License - A current State of Hawaii license to practice as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Hawaii Radiation Therapist License - A current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a Radiation Therapist

Advanced Certification: Certification requirements depending on the modality.

• ARDMS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
• ARRT (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography.
• ARRT (CV) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in CardiovascularInterventional Radiography
• ARRT (CI) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in CardiacInterventional Radiography
• ARRT (VI) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in VascularInterventional Radiography (VI)
• ARRT (CT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Computed Tomography
• ARRT (M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Mammography
• ARRT (MR) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• ARRT (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)
• ARRT (S) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Sonography
• ARRT (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
• CCI (RCIS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
• CCI (RCS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS)
• MQSA - Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992
• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

*Supervisory Aptitude : Applicants for Imaging Specialist III (Type A) or Imaging Specialist V positions must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, previous work experience in a position that demonstrates or performs supervisory functions or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

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 radiologic 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.
• For Imaging Specialist III (Type B) positions, an advanced certification in a respective modality may be substituted for all required imaging and specialized experience.

Substitutions Allowed depending on the Imaging Specialist (Type B) positions:

• Angiography
• Substitution for Experience: Advanced certification may substitute for all required experience for Specialist III.
• Substitution for Advanced Certification: 3 yrs of specialized experience and certification eligible may substitute for advanced certification.
• Computed Tomography
• Echocardiography
• Mammography
• Not Applicable
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Nuclear Medicine
• Not Applicable
• Radiation Therapy
• Not Applicable
• Ultrasound
• Vascular

Certification Eligible: The applicant has performed the number and types of specialized imaging procedures required by ARRT or ARDMS for advanced certification.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

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. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

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 Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.