Imaging Specialist IV, CT

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

Relocation Assistance

Participation in retirement system

Job summary

US Lawns in Hilo, Hawaii is seeking an experienced Imaging Technologist to perform CT scans and ensure quality imaging services. The candidate will follow safety protocols and assist in various imaging procedures.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology, possess ARR certifications in Radiography and CT, and have at least 1.5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and health plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• 1.5 years progressively responsible imaging experience.
• Current ARRT in Radiography (R) and CT certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans for diagnostic imaging.
• Follow safety protocols for imaging procedures.
• Assist in lithotripsy when needed.

Skills

Computed Tomography (CT)

Imaging Procedures Knowledge

Radiation Safety

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Fluoroscopic Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomography (CT) scans to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy.
• Transfer, capture, archive, and post-process CT images, including multiplanar and 3D reconstructions.
• Follow established imaging protocols and quality standards while carrying out physician-ordered procedures.
• Operate ionizing radiation imaging equipment safely and accurately for diagnostic purposes.
• Assist with lithotripsy procedures using ultrasonic and fluoroscopic equipment, when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • 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 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.
    • Substitution of Experience for Education
      • 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.
      • 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.
      • 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
    • 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 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.
    • Substitution of Experience for Experience:
      • Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience Requirement may be substituted for Imaging Experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure & Certifications

• Certification
  • A current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
  • A current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (CT).
  • 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 State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a radiographer.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

Pre‑Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre‑employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre‑Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants who are not employees of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC are required to complete pre‑employment assessments shortly after application submission. External candidates will receive an email containing assessment instructions and are asked to complete the assessments within two days of receipt.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

Hire Above the Minimum

This position is being hired above the minimum step.

Shortage Differential

Compensation for this position includes a shortage differential.

Imaging Years of Service Incentives

• 1 year of satisfactory service: $2,000 bonus
• 2 years of satisfactory service: $3,000 bonus
• $5,000 is the maximum bonus that any employee may receive over the life of this agreement