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Radiologic Technologist I, II, III (2471)

Recruitment: RTF0128979-01123211

Published: December 05, 2024

Contact:

Elaine Adams - elaine.adams@sfdph.org

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 2471-Radiologic Technologist I, II, III
Salary range: $117,156.00 - $173,134.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Continuous
Rule: Rule of the List What does this mean?
List type: Entrance
 

About:

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The Department of Public Health is accepting applications in class 2471 Radiologic Technologist I, II, III.

NOTE: All future vacancies at any of the locations listed above will be filled through the Eligible List created for this classification.

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Role description

The essential functions of a 2471 Radiologic Technologist I include, but are not limited to:

Level I:

  1. Performs general diagnostic procedures using fixed or portable, general, digital, fluoroscopic or other diagnostic equipment; lifts and carries cassettes to and from imaging equipment; manipulates and manages images; positions patients and selects technical factors based on knowledge of radiologic science, specific equipment and patient assessment.                     
  2. Applies principles of radiation safety in compliance with federal, state and departmental standards; uses appropriate filters, cones, protective clothing and devices to obtain high-quality images with radiation exposure levels as low as reasonably achievable to patients, others and self; wears and exchanges radiation monitoring devices.                          
  3. Assesses general patient condition, including stability, pain and safety, and as necessary takes action consistent with standards; monitors medical equipment and promptly adjusts or reports problems; observes and documents patient physical and procedural restraints.  
  4. Documents procedures and events in the patient's medical record and departmental logs, in accordance with regulatory, hospital and departmental standards; identifies images and documents with patient, technologist, date/time and laterality information.  
  5. Transports patients using gurneys, wheelchairs and beds; transfers patients to and from the exam table.  
  6. Schedules procedures and patients, transfers paper orders into an electronic order entry system; produces, processes and collates images and paperwork, and submits them for interpretation; receives and assists patients and other customers; answers departmental telephones; may be assigned to coordinate patient flow.  
  7. Performs venipuncture and CPR; assists physicians in preparing and/or administrating contrast media, setting up sterile and non-sterile trays, and providing instruments, medical devices and supplies as requested.  
  8. Trains student technologists in the science and practice of diagnostic imaging.  
  9. Participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts.  
  10. Cleans imaging equipment, supplies and procedure rooms; reports failures and problems.  
  11. Maintains patient medical records and date integrity using Radiology and hospital IT systems.  
  12. Assists physicians and providers in resolving imaging questions or issues.

Level II:

  1. Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in an advanced modality.

Level III:

  1. Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in at least two (2) advanced modalities.

The 2471 Radiologic Technologist  performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Note that the duties listed above are cumulative. For example, Level III incumbents may be directed to perform any of the duties described in Level I and II.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

LEVEL 1:
License & Certification:

  1. Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)  [License status must be current according to https://rhbxray.cdph.ca.gov/]; AND
  2. Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) [Registration status must be current according to https://www.arrt.org/]; AND
  3. Must obtain a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy equipment issued by the California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch within six (6) months of appointment. Possession of valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

LEVEL II:
Experience: One (1) year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist; AND

License & Certification:

  1. Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)  [License status must be current according to https://rhbxray.cdph.ca.gov/]; AND
  2. Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) [Registration status must be current according to https://www.arrt.org/]; AND
  3. ARRT certification in at least one advanced modality: (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Densitometry (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI), or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI)); AND
  4.  Possession of valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association [Certification status must be current according to https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards]; AND
  5. Possession of a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch

LEVEL III:
Experience: Three (3) years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist; AND

License & Certification:

  1. Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)  [License status must be current according to https://rhbxray.cdph.ca.gov/]; AND
  2. Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) [Registration status must be current according to https://www.arrt.org/]; AND
  3. ARRT certification in at least two (2) advanced modalities (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Densitometry (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular- Interventional Radiography (VI); AND
  4.  Possession of valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association [Certification status must be current according to https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards]; AND
  5. Possession of a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

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

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 recruitment or future job opportunities. 

 

What else should I know?

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

Training and Experience Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: 100%): 

Candidates will be required to submit the Required Questionnaire in the time frame indicated. Candidates must have completed the Required Questionnaire in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List Scores.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit here.

Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of twelve (12) months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply.

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. 

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

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: 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Elaine Adams at elaine.adams@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6974.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging

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.