Radiologic Technologist 1

Job 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

LEVEL I:
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).

Verification of Education and Experience: 

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.   

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

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. 

Additional Information

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 Evaluation (Weight: 100%): Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application. The supplemental questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position:

• Knowledge of: radiologic science, patient positioning, radiation safety practices and regulations (California Code of Regulations Title 17), body substance precautions, body mechanics; general knowledge of Title 22.
• Ability and Skill to: follow oral and written instructions and to perform diagnostic imaging procedures; maintain efficient workflow; efficiently care for patients' needs; perform CPR and venipuncture; effectively communicate, interact and resolve problems with patients, physicians, coworkers, students and other customers; and adhere to preventive and safety standards to limit exposure to radiation, accidents, health hazards and disagreeable elements; perform the full range of body motion, manual dexterity and eye hand coordination; stand, walk or sit for extensive periods of time; lift and carry heavy items; maintain clinical competency and pertinent continuing education; and adapt to changing technologies.

All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the application to be reviewed during the scoring process. Candidate responses on the Training and Experience Evaluation cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score on the Supplemental Questionnaire.  

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: 
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. 

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

To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.

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 https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission 

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 Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Where to Apply 

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.  

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account. 

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. 

Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] 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.  

Your application will be active for the duration of the eligible period listed above. You do not need to reapply during this period. 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Elaine Adams at [email protected] 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.

Compensation: 123136 to 181948 (USD) (YEARLY)