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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Salary

$81,281.52 - $109,538.16 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5799M

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

03/19/2025

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Position/Program Information

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

YouMUSTmeet 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.

    ** Experience at the level of Radiologic Technologist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as:Performs radiographic procedures employing the use of X-ray to produce images of various parts of the body for the diagnosis of pathological and traumatic disorders.

  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 , andoneof 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.

Applicants who have the required certificates authorized by CSDPH at the time of filing: Please complete the License and Certification Section of your application. Provide the title of your required certificate, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required certificate as specified in the License Requirements -OR- attach a legible photocopy of the certificate issued to your application oremail a copy to Christina Ramirezat cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 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.

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

*To receive credit for your degree, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or official letter from the accredited institution

at the time of filing, or within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. Please submit documentation tocramirez4@dhs.lacounty.govand indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.

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.

Additional Information

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 sates, 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 chooses to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging intogovernmentjobs.comand 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. Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:

• info@governmentjobs.com

• talentcentral@shl.com

• noreply@proctoru.com

• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

• cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov

  NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, please email the documents to the exam analyst, Christina Ramirez atcramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov 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). 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).

  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.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst

Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000

cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 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).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.

Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested.

The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

  02

  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (QUESTIONS 2-3)

How many years of experience do you haveat 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.

**Experience at the level of Radiologic Technologist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as:Performs radiographic procedures employing the use of X-ray to produce images of various parts of the body for the diagnosis of pathological and traumatic disorders.

• I do not have this experience.

• Less than one year.

• One year to less than two years.

• Two years to less than three years

• Three years to less than four years

  03

  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Describe your experience that supports your response to the question above. Describe your experienceat 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.

**Experience at the level of Radiologic Technologist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as:Performs radiographic procedures employing the use of X-ray to produce images of various parts of the body for the diagnosis of pathological and traumatic disorders.

List all experiences that apply.

NOTE:Foreach experience, please provide the following information:

1. Name and Address of Employer(Include the State in which you were employed and your corresponding State Radiologic Technologist License/Certification Number)

2. Name of Supervising Radiologist(s)

3.Position/Title Held

4.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

5.Hours worked per week

5. Detailed Description of Workrelated to this experience.

If you have no experience, please indicate "No experience" below.

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If you indicatedYESto the previous questions regarding License Requirements, please specify the following:

• Date or Estimated Date of obtaining the Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy permit – AND –Radiologic Technologist certification both issued by CSDPH,OR

• Date or Estimated Date of obtaining the Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy permit – AND – the permit to practice Radiologic Technology both issued by CSDPH

05

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

At the time of hire, will you possess a current, active Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy permit– AND –permit to practice and/or a current, active Radiologic Technologist certification both issued by the California State Department of Public Health (CSDPH)?

• Yes, I already possess both the permit and the certification.

• Yes, I already possess either the permit or the certification and am in the process of obtaining the other.

• Yes, I am in the process of obtaining both the permit and certification.

• Yes, I will begin the process of obtaining both the permit and certification.

• No, I do not currently possess, nor do I intend on possessing the permit and/or certification.

  06

  Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

In order to receive credit for the bachelor degree,you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution at the time of filing, or via email to cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online.

NOTE: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information).

• Yes, and I have attached proof of my bachelor's degree to my online application.

• Yes, and I will email proof of my bachelor's degree within seven (7) calendar days of my application submission to cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov.

• Not Applicable

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