Medical Imaging Specialist II - Interventional Radiology

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved modality protocols.
• Operates X-Ray machines and related equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Operates various portable and stationary imaging equipment throughout the hospital.
• Assists in maintaining files records and reports according to departmental policy.
• Completes the billing process for each patient encounter utilizing all Radiology department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record system.
• Transports patients to and from the imaging departments when necessary.
• Assists with training and instruction of lower-level department incumbents in same modalities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related; OR
• Graduation from a program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals (CAAHEP) that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology OR
• Bachelors degree in sonography or vascular technology OR
• Bachelors degree in any major and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience. (NOTE: this experience cannot be used to satisfy the experience required below).

• Must possess an active valid CPR certification.
• Must possess a valid Radiologic Technologist Certificate and valid Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch.
• Must possess a valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (VI) certificate within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be willing and able to work variable shifts such as: day evening weekend night and holiday hours as needed.

• Anatomy physiology physics and medical terminology as it relates to each imaging modality.
• Exam specific requirements when imaging pediatric and adult patients.
• Adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Documentation required for exam billing processes.
• General imaging patient care practices/operations utilized in a hospital setting.

• Positioning patients for image acquisition.
• Shielding patients per ALARA.
• Recognizing and evaluating projected images for clarity content and scope of examination.

• Perform routing and complex and/or specialty imaging services studies to include measurements of normal and abnormal pathology and detailed anatomical statistics.
• Proficiently perform exams requiring sterile field set-up and maintenance.
• Operate main components of Interventional Radiology suite including the table and controls power injector and control room workstation.
• Exercise a high degree of tact courtesy poise sensitivity and respect when explaining procedures to patients.
• Provide clear and concise explanations to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Provide training teaching and instruction to lower-level Radiologic Technologists and Medical Imaging Specialists in the same modalities.
• Establish effective working relationships with patients physicians and staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

FINAL FILING DATE:This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources Division 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please click herefor additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION pass/fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required education licensure certification and/or experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment please contact Erin Niemi by e-mail ator telephone at .