X-Ray Technician I And II - Halawa To Kalihi, Oahu

State of Hawai'i•Island of Oahu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising and/or performing the operation of radiant energy equipment and instruments, utilizing x-rays, radium, radioisotopes, etc., for radiographic, observational or therapeutic purposes, under the direction of a radiologist or other physician. Positions are involved in one or more of the three specialized areas within the field of radiology: (1) chest x-ray, (2) diagnosis, and (3) therapy. Positions are comprised by essentially technical support occupations to radiologists and other physicians. Level I: Involves the independent operation of x-ray equipment, fluoroscope, and other similar types of equipment utilized in chest x-ray clinics and/or mobile chest x-ray units for the primary detection of tuberculosis. The assignments at this level are fairly routine and repetitious, confined to the specific area of the chest and involving primarily patients or groups of people who are not injured, disabled or ill. Supervision received is general and the incumbent works within the framework of well established procedures, techniques and policies. Personal contact are primarily limited to explaining examination procedures to patients and working with large groups of people in mass chest x-ray surveys; performs other duties as assigned. Level II: Involves the independent performance of a wide range of x-ray examinations and procedures in one or more specialized areas in the field of radiology. Work is performed within a framework of well established policies and procedures, but judgment is regularly required in the selection of procedures and techniques. General supervision is provided by a radiologist or a physician who is available for consultation and advice when necessary. Assignments may also include responsibility for carrying out some activities for effective management of the x-ray services in a chest x-ray clinic where the scope of operation typically requires a single position, that of an X-ray Technician II. These assignments typically include budget estimating, seeing that adequate supplies are maintained and recommending equipment purchases; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Possess a valid license as a Certified Radiographer to practice radiography in the State of Hawaii, in accordance with Chapter 466J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Department of Health Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 44.
Level II: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as an X-ray Technician.
For Level II positions involved in the detection of tuberculosis or other chest ailments, the experience must show ability to operate radiographic equipment.
For Level II positions involved in diagnostic x-ray services, the experience must show that the applicant has gained a thorough knowledge of x-ray procedures and/or techniques such as angiograms, mylograms, tomograms, sinuses, etc., including the x-ray of such areas of the human anatomy as the chest, skull, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and vascular system.
Possess supervisory aptitude (for positions that supervise).

Responsibilities

Supervising and/or performing the operation of radiant energy equipment and instruments, utilizing x-rays, radium, radioisotopes, etc., for radiographic, observational or therapeutic purposes, under the direction of a radiologist or other physician.
Performing chest x-ray examinations.
Performing diagnostic x-ray examinations.
Performing therapeutic x-ray examinations.
Explaining examination procedures to patients.
Working with large groups of people in mass chest x-ray surveys.
Carrying out activities for effective management of x-ray services in a chest x-ray clinic (Level II).
Budget estimating (Level II).
Ensuring adequate supplies are maintained (Level II).
Recommending equipment purchases (Level II).