2424-Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Job Code: 2424

INTRODUCTION

Under immediate supervision, performs a number of duties including assisting with diagnostic imaging procedures and image processing; assisting in transporting, and handling patients; assisting physician or diagnostic imaging technologists during examinations; keeping related files and records; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This 2424 Diagnostic Imaging Assistant is the assistant to incumbents in Diagnostic Imaging Technologist series. It is distinguished from the 2467 Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I, in that the latter performs general diagnostic procedures under supervision while the 2424 Diagnostic Imaging Assistant assists the 2467 in performing routine tasks during these diagnostic procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Assists with diagnostic imaging procedures and image processing; dispatches orderlies for patients designated for diagnostic examination by attending physicians; helps with patients when needed; assists in placing patients on table and helps Diagnostic Imaging Technologist in positioning seriously ill patients.

2. Attaches and removes equipment parts related to imaging; cleans equipment and facilities after completion of examination.

3. Schedules appointments and registers patients for various imaging modalities.

4. Manages digital images, including transferring information to and from electronic media and print documents as directed, using software such as Picture Archiving Communication (PACS).

5. Records information about the procedure in various computerized systems and logs

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Requires knowledge and ability sufficient to: follow specific instructions and directions in assisting diagnostic imaging technologists and in the processing of diagnostic imaging; and effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of patients, staff and visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

One (1) year of verifiable work experience involving public contact which includes six (6) months in a medical facility

License and Certification:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Nature of work: Diagnostic Imaging Assistant positions require an ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting and moving of patients; pulling and pushing equipment. May require working under adverse conditions such as working with patients having all kinds of illnesses; exposure to blood, unpleasant odors, highly infectious body fluids and radiation; and protracted or irregular hours of work.

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: No normal lines of promotion

From: Original entrance examination

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 6/22/2015

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation