RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description:

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5798C

FIRST DAY OF FILING :

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

We will continue accepting applications until we determine it is no longer necessary. We may close the application filing window without prior notice.

DEFINITION:
Performs radiographic procedures employing the use of X-rays to produce images of various parts of the body for the diagnosis of pathological and traumatic disorders.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are assigned to a diagnostic radiographic unit and use a variety of diagnostic X-ray machines and related equipment. Positions in this class produce images of all anatomical structures of the body involving a variety of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetrics, head and neck procedures, and/or mammography or body section radiography. They follow basic guidelines for positioning the patient and setting machine controls at operating modes and/or technical factors such as kilovoltage, milliamperage and distance. Radiologic Technologists operate mobile and stationary equipment within safe parameters specified by State law. They produce quality images of delicate anatomical structures in performing body section radiography, work under sterile conditions in surgery, communicate with the patient to obtain his cooperation and relieve his anxiety, and position the ill and the injured to avoid further injury, pain and discomfort.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives and reviews physician's request for radiographic procedure and identifies the patient.
• Checks the operation of equipment daily by performing tube warm up and fluoroscopic tests, comparing a blank image with a standard image, observing a fluoroscopic image for definition, and checking switches and conduits for function.
• Sets up examination room, materials and equipment including selection of appropriate film, grids, collimators, camera, cassettes, syringes, opaque media, and catheters specified in equipment and procedure manuals.
• Operates mammographic, tomographic or conventional and mobile radiographic units; pushes or operates mechanically driven mobile units and performs radiographic procedures in medical and obstetrics wards and in surgery under sterile conditions.
• Performs a variety of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetric, head and neck radiographic procedures, or mammography or body section radiography including delicate structures as in the inner ear.
• Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex and tissue density.
• Selects proper film size, positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
• Accurately positions the patient when the patient cannot be moved, deviates from basic positioning guidelines by angulating the X-ray tube and the film to avoid re-injury, discomfort and pain, or intruding the sterile field.
• Mixes and administers barium by standard dilution for upper and lower gastrointestinal and colon exams.
• Produces radiographs during other contrast media studies such as gallbladder series, cholangiograms, cystograms and pyelograms.
• Recognizes symptoms of reaction to contrast media and reports such reaction to a physician.
• Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining procedure, attempts to comfort those who fear radiographic examination by providing assurance.
• Evaluates the patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient cannot cooperate.
• Uses supportive devices such as sandbags, angle boards and binders to obtain precise position.
• Uses equipment and lead shields, such as gloves and aprons, in accordance with State requirements for safety.
• Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology students, and in familiarizing newly employed technologists with examination procedures by demonstrating selection of machine control settings, positioning the patient and checking for and identifying acceptable image quality.
• Processes exposed film to produce quality radiographs, as needed.
• Conducts classroom instruction of radiologic technology students and other personnel in basic radiologic technology, as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Certification as a radiologic technologist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health -OR- A temporary permit to practice radiologic technology by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
-AND-
A radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.

SPECIAL REQUIRMEMENT INFORMATION:

CERTIFICATES AND PERMITS REQUIRED: A current certification to practice as a radiologic technologist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health OR a temporary permit to practice radiologic technology by the State of California, Department of Public Health AND A radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.

• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certificate or permit(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certificate or permit as specified in the Requirements.
• Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required radiologic technologist certification or temporary permit and a copy of the required radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit to their application at the time of filing or email document to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Applications submitted without the required evidence of radiologic technologist certification or a temporary permit to practice radiologic technology and a radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit will be rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Work experience as a Radiology Technician performing radiographic procedures in a hospital or healthcare setting as a certified* radiologic technologist.
• *Certified by the State of California, Department of Public Health

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet the certificate and permit requirements listed above, this examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on the application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing, weighted 100%.
Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS .

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the email, please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.

Plan to submit your online application before the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications before the last day of filing. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS as listed on this job bulletin. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED.

Important Notes:

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
  
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

If you have any questions, please contact us using the following information:

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$81,281.52 - $103,751.04 Annually