Career Opportunity

Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (2424) - Department of Public Health

Recruitment: RTF0129911-01113830

Published: March 06, 2023

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About:

This is a Class-Based Test administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is accepting applications in Class 2424 Diagnostic Imaging Assistant. Positions may be located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and the Department of Public Health neighborhood health centers and clinics.  

• Application Opening – Thursday, February 23, 2023
• Application Deadline – Friday, March 10, 2023
• Compensation: $35.3625-$40.00 Hourly; $73,554.00-$89,440.00 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Shifts: Variable; may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays.
  Depending on the needs of the operation
• Employment Type: Full-Time

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 immediate supervision, a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant at the Department of Public Health 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. 

The 2424 Diagnostic Imaging Assistant performs the following essential job functions:

• Assists with diagnostic imaging procedures and image processing using digital equipment
• Arranges for and transports patients designated for radiographic exams; picking up transport slips; notifying charge tech or receptionist of the patient’s arrival or departure; monitoring patients and educating them about procedures to be performed
• Attaches and removes equipment parts related to imaging 
• Assists in placing patients on table and helps in positioning patients
• Assists department staff in performing various Diagnostic Imaging procedures 
• Cleans equipment and facilities e.g. preparing room for the next patient
• Uses a variety of information systems to schedule appointments and register patients for various imaging modalities such as general radiography, sonograms, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, fluoroscopy, mammography,  interventional radiography procedures, etc
• Uses Picture Archiving Communication (PACS) to manage digital images including transferring information to and from electronic media and prints computerized documents as directed
• Records information about the procedure event in various computerized systems and logs
• Assists with processing accountants payable, reconciliation and other office management duties, 
• Orients students and new staff to safe lifting, body ergonomics and transport techniques
• Answers phone using a multiline telephone to answer callers, respond to their inquiries and directs calls to appropriate areas or individuals
• Stocks units with linen, monitors stock levels and disposes of dirty laundry bags
• Picks-up and deliver supplies, laboratory tests, and equipment in and around the hospital
   

How to qualify

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

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

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing 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.

One year of full-time 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 full-time employment.

Condition of Employment - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate Requirement
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Candidates who do not possess such a certification may participate in this process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of hire date and maintain validity throughout length of employment. A photocopy of the valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of hire date and throughout length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

Special Condition - Bilingual Proficiency: Some positions may require bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the department's bilingual needs. Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions. Applicants must indicate on the application for m the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.

Verification of Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Verification of Education: If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency.

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.

Selection Procedures
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying): Applicants will be required to complete a Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire that will be emailed. Applicants will be required to respond to the MQSQ in the time frame indicated, and submit their answers as directed. The selection procedure will include evaluation of the application packet in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates.

Written Examination (Weight: 100%): Candidates who appear to meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written multiple-choice examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas.The multiple-choice examination component may include, but is not be limited to: Knowledge of processing of radiologic images; Ability to follow instructions/directions; Ability to keep simple records ; Ability to maintain equipment and worksite-; Interpersonal Skills; Ability to maintain inventory and order supplies; Ability to operate computer systems and programs; Oral communication ability; Physical Ability 

This is a standardized multiple-choice examination. Inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. The examination will only be offered in person in San Francisco. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the exact time, date, and location of the examination. Candidates must achieve a passing score on all selection procedures in order to be ranked on the eligible list. Candidate scores on this exam may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Certification: The certification rule used for the eligible list resulting from this selection procedure will be Rule of Ten (10) Scores. Additional position-specific selection mechanisms may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Eligible List/Score Report: 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 list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for 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. To find Departments which use this classification, please click here.

What else should I know?

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:

COVID-19 Policies
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Medical Examination Prior to Hiring
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Note on ICARE
Other Conditions of Employment and Important Information
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodations
Veteran's Preference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Examinations
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement

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.