RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, SPECIAL PROCEDURES

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves producing high-quality radiographs during specialized surgical procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and collaborating closely with medical professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiographic procedures and equipment operation, along with a commitment to patient care and safety. Join a dedicated team that serves a diverse population and contributes to advancing health in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare field while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Certified Radiologic Technologist under a radiologist.
• Knowledge of needles, catheters, and sterile techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produces radiographs during specialized surgical procedures.
• Tests and operates radiographic equipment for optimal performance.
• Monitors patient positioning and vital signs during procedures.

Skills

Radiographic Procedures

Patient Positioning

Equipment Testing

Vital Signs Monitoring

Sterile Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

Contrast Media Injectors

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER: Y5799M

FILING DATE: 3/20/2025 at 8:00 A.M., P.T. Until the needs of services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

MANPOWER SHORTAGE BONUSES: Due to a critical shortage, new and current employees will be granted a temporary bonus placing them at step 8 ($109,538.16) of the salary range. This temporary bonus is in effect until June 30, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever happens sooner.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION: Produces radiographs during the conduct of specialized surgical procedures for the diagnosis of neurological, cardiologic and vascular disorders.

• Receives request from physician for special radiographic procedure.
• Based on the physician's tentative diagnosis, determines equipment requirements for the procedure and scout films necessary for physician's preliminary viewing.
• Tests special equipment such as contrast media injectors, program selectors, and film changers for function prior to examination to ensure that equipment elements are timed and synchronized to operate at desired intervals.
• Loads cut or roll film changers and cine cameras, making certain of correct sequencing and film transport.
• Sets program selector in accordance with protocol, and uses independent judgment to reset program selector in accordance with physician's desired examination results.
• Positions the patient with care to avoid discomfort; attempts to decrease anxiety of the critically ill by giving assurance and describing the function of the equipment and expected cooperation of the patient.
• Takes scout films for physician's preliminary view, using kilovoltage, milliamperage and distance settings specified by protocol and refined by the technologist's evaluation of the patient's ability to cooperate, and his physical characteristics such as density and thickness.
• Maintains the desired image on the monitor of the progress of arterial and heart catheterization by adjusting the overhead image intensifier, the patient or the special procedure table.
• Selects injector, catheter and contrast media in accordance with specified exam, draws contrast media into the injector by sterile procedure, sets injector controls at specified pressure and activates the injector and related equipment at the appropriate time.
• Works closely with the physician and the special procedure team during and after the critical injection interval, repositions the patient, changes from one examination mode to another, and alternates from fluoroscopy and cine equipment to radiographic tube and film changers.
• Makes radiographs on roll film, cut film and cine film.
• Maintains critical positioning of the patient during flow of the contrast media, such as in the encephalogram procedure, to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results.
• Assumes the basic functions of another member of the team, such as the nurse or cardiovascular technician, when that member is unavailable.
• Exercises a knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques and drugs needed in each examination.
• Takes blood pressure and monitors patient's vital signs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: You MUST meet the following Experience Requirement at the time of submitting your online application:

• One (1) year of experience*at the level of a Certified Radiologic Technologist**under the direction of a radiologist.

*Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Radiologic Technologist certification number from that state on the application.Without the required license number, your experience will not be considered.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this role,at the time of hire, you will need to have a radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health, and one of the following issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health:

• Current, Active Radiologic Technologist certification
  - OR -
• A temporary permit to practice Radiologic Technology

Please note:If you are unable to meet the license requirements above while on the hiring list (6 months), your application will expire. If the job posting is still available, you are welcome to reapply.

PHYSICAL CLASS III – Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

OUT OF CLASS INFORMATION:

County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. No withholds are allowed for this examination.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

A passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register for 6 months.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an"as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and the description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notification to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile box. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, please email the documents to the exam analyst, Christina Ramirez at [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please access the following link for important Employment Information. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf (Download PDF reader)
• All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
• We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.

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

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.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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 individual 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, regency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).

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 Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities 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.

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst
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