Career Opportunity

Imaging Supervisor (2496) - Department of Public Health

Recruitment: RTF0125630-01061031

Published: July 20, 2023

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About:

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is accepting applications for Imaging Supervisor (2496).

• Application Opening - Thursday, April 20, 2023
• Application Deadline - Thursday, July 20, 2023
• Compensation - $143,312.00 - $201,110.00 Annually; $68.90 - $96.6875 Hourly
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service

DPH Statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through: 

• Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce. 
• Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas. 
• Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce. 
• Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

Role description

Under direction, the Imaging Supervisor manages a large staff of imaging technologists and ancillary personnel within an assigned shift in a large radiology department or the staff of a unit within the radiology department; performs highly specialized radiographic studies; ensures adherence to quality control standards.

The 2496 Imaging Supervisor performs the following essential job functions:

• Recruits, hires and assigns technical and non-technical personnel; reviews and evaluates staff performance; counsels staff as necessary to improve performance
• Performs difficult and very specialized radiographic examinations
• Directs and participates in in-service training in new procedures and in the use of new equipment; participates in the formulation and direction of the student internship program
• Establishes, applies and maintains quality assurance policies and procedures to provide quality technical radiographic services such as maintaining the integrity of image quality in accordance with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency standards; participates in quality assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) research, data collection and report writing; makes recommendations as appropriate
• Researches equipment and service needs with vendors for selection of new products and/or equipment; recommends and/or participates in the selection of new medical and non-medical equipment for the department; assists with site preparation and installation of new equipment; maintains stock levels of all materials and supplies used in Radiology; assists with computer system maintenance including trouble-shooting to minimize computer down-time; updates current system as necessary
• Prepares a variety of reports, documents, payroll records, and statistical surveys; participates in budget development and maintenance
• May represent the department regarding technical aspects of the department's operation at administrative conferences; studies and evaluates technical and administrative systems and makes recommendations for improvements.

The Imaging Supervisor (2496) performs related duties as required.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Education:
Possession of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university; AND

Experience:
Five years of verifiable experience in a hospital performing imaging procedures of which two (2) years must be as a lead technologist; AND

License and Certification:

• Current and valid license issued by the State of California, Department of Health as a Certified Radiologic Technologist; AND
• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; AND
• Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association

Substitution: Additional verifiable professional work experience performing Imaging Technologist duties may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine fulltime employment. 

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this or future job opportunities. (More information here.)

Selection Procedures
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: 

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying): This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire Examination: (Weight = 100%): Qualified candidates will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) exam that must be completed by the set date. Candidates will be evaluated on their relative knowledge, skill and ability levels in job-related areas. A passing score must be achieved on the SQ in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. Candidate responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be placed in rank order according to their final score on the SQ. 

Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated in relations to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this class which may include, but are not limited to: Knowledge and skill in use of radiology equipment, image production and related procedures; Knowledge of the organization and operation of a large, technically complex hospital radiology department; Knowledge of instruction and training techniques; Ability to effectively issue and carry out oral and written instructions and radiographic procedures; Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates; Ability to organize, conduct and evaluate educational and in-service programs

Eligible List: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible lists, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available to public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g. as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of twelve (12) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found here.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Select the “I’m Interested” button located at the top right of this page. Then, follow the directions on the screen.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. 

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications, and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 
COVID-19 Policies 
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
Medical Examination Prior to Hiring 
Electronic Health Record (EHR) 
Licensure/Certification/Registration 
Note on ICARE 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

Information about the Hiring Process 
Conviction History 
Employee Benefits Overview 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Disaster Service Workers 
Reasonable Accommodation 
Right to Work 
Copies of Application Documents 
Diversity Statement
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
Veterans Preference

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Diane Zhou at diane.zhou@sfdph.org or (628)271-6703.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.