The Project: Imaging Technician

The project site is the U.S. Army Garrison Hospital, located on the atolls of Kwajalein and
Roi-Namur in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, a scenic chain of Islands equidistant from Hawaii,
Australia, and the Philippines. It is one of the largest outsourced medical facilities in support of the
Department of Defense. Since 2018 International SOS Government Medical Services, has been
subcontracted to manage the 10-bed Critical Access Kwajalein Hospital, dental clinic, veterinary clinic,
and a medical clinic on Roi-Namur. Kwajalein is a 6.5 square mile atoll where bikes are the primary
mode of transportation. The more than 1,500 residents include military personnel, Army Civilians,
contractors, and their family members. Kwajalein is home to one of the world’s largest coral atolls and
lagoons. The year-round warm and sunny weather supports a variety of activities, such as scuba diving,
sport fishing, sailing, and wind surfing. The military base also boasts a movie theater, bowling alley,
gym, golf course, ceramics studio, and small shopping areas.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedure manuals related to delivery

of safe, efficient, quality imaging services aligned with organizational philosophies, objectives,
mission and accreditation and contract compliance.

• Represents imaging department for long range planning; monitors, audits, and evaluates the

quality of services provided. Ensures consistent applications of policies and standards.

• Identifies staffing needs adjusting for clinical requirements and financial objectives; has

authority to interview, recommend for hire, counsel, and evaluate personnel within assigned
areas.

• Defines position competencies for the imaging modalities; provide staff training. Ensures

effective utilization of staff and departmental resources. Ensures staff participation in all fire
safety, infection control and other mandatory training.

• Ensures open lines of communication are maintained among employees, physicians, peers,

and others.

• Advises Sr. Hospital Administrator and physicians on problems related to collaborative

service efforts and provide appropriate plan for resolution.

• Actively attends and participates on essential committees of the medical department.

Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement and management programs
implementing and communicating corrective action plans and interventions.

• Assesses and communicates departmental need for equipment and supplies; oversees

equipment acquisition and maintenance requirements.
Operational responsibilities:

• Coordinates patient scheduling plans with front desk, physician/nursing staff, coordinate and

schedule patients for treatment; assess patient, use proper patient positioning to obtain
optimal images.

• Evaluates previous studies for comparison.
• Manages process and performs technical phases of radiographic procedures, including

portable and operating room.

• Oversees department mammographer and sonographer ensuring the program is in

compliance with ACR and FDA standards and ready for annual inspection.

• Manages and performs abdomen, Ob/Gyn, small parts, and vascular ultrasound procedures.

documents findings in a technologist report.

• Performs procedures while taking precautions against unsafe exposure to patient, self or

others: ensures all exposures are required. Identifies and promptly addresses unsafe
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practices and other safety issues in the department. Ensures all appropriate PPE is
available.

• Develops digital images, creates, updates and maintains patient data files; ensure

transmission of images to consultant radiologists and manages diagnostic evaluation reports.

• Provides written and verbal reports to physicians recognizing cases requiring immediate

attention.

• Interfaces with consultant radiologists and functions as Kwajalein Hospital representative for

managing the operational and fiduciary compliance to sub-contract.

• Interfaces with clinic staff, technical support at McKesson and DI IT for regular software

upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Responsible for imaging patient records; creates and maintains files, audits files for

completion, legibility and appropriate charging.

• Prepares and submits monthly reports and budgetary statistics in accordance with schedules

and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Provides after-hours on-call response to emergency calls requiring imaging skills.
• Capable of functioning independently and proven ability in exercising independent judgment.
• Requires administration/management experience including planning and development.
• Other skills include consultation skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities,

public speaking skills, proficiency with computer system.

• Must be familiar with all standard radiographic procedures including portable and operating

room.

• Possesses technical ability to obtain optimal images.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Six Sigma program tools and methodologies and/or Six Sigma Certification

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years recent imaging practical experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory

position, preferably in a hospital setting.

• Maintain continuing education activities.
• Experience with digital acquisition and transmission of images desired.

Education Required:

• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in

Radiography.

• Experience as a mammographer or sonographer is highly desirable.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate
• This position is unaccompanied.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• US DOD CNACI clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll.
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must

maintain a current passport during your stay on Kwajalein Atoll.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty
or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform.

The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job
description. This job description is subject to regular review.