Medical Imaging Specialist II - Interventional Radiology

Job Description:

Medical Imaging Specialist II - Interventional Radiology

Description

Description

THE POSITION:
Under supervision, the incumbent will prepare and position patients for a variety of routine to highly specialized medical imaging procedures that may occur within the Imaging Department, at the bedside, or within the Interventional suite. The incumbent will also be responsible for the acquisition and electronic archiving of all modality image studies to produce diagnostic images for interpretation by a Radiologist. The Medical Imaging Specialist II is the journey level in the Medical Imaging classification series and performs duties more independently in their respective specialty areas.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and will have the ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and staff. They will be well-experienced in Interventional Radiology and will be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: According to the applicable section of the SEIU memorandum of understanding, an employee in this role may be eligible for an evening/night shift differential of 5% above their current base salary.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, Per Diem Pool, and Extra-Help vacancies. There are currently one (1) regular, full-time vacancy within the Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital.

Medical Imaging Specialist II is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
OPENING DATE: May 22, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous

Examples Of Duties

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.

Typical Qualifications

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
• Bachelor’s degree in sonography or vascular technology OR
• Bachelor’s 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).

AND

Two (2) years of experience performing the duties in Interventional Radiology.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Duties are performed in an acute care setting and include frequent lifting of and/or transportation of patients by wheelchair or gurney/stretcher; moving imaging equipment to patient’s bedside for portable studies and standing for extended periods of time; possible continued exposure to x-radiation scatter; and exposure to various types of infectious diseases, blood, body tissues or excretions.

Shift assignments may include VCMC and/or Santa Paula Hospital and day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours. Standby/Callback shift assignments are a requirement of Interventional Radiology Technologists.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of:

• 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.

Skilled in:

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

Demonstrated ability to:

• 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.

Recruitment Process

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 www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 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 here for 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 applicant's 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 at erin.niemi@ventura.org or telephone at (805) 654-2568.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Salary:

$98,200.74 - $119,364.11 Annually