Radiologic Technologist, Special Procedures

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated and career-focused individuals to apply for the position of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST. Special Salary Information: WORKFORCE 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, 2026, or until it is driven that a shortage no longer exists, whichever happens sooner. WHO WE ARE: LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County To learn more about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https//hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care!

Requirements

One (1) year of experience at the level of a Certified Radiologic Technologist under the direction of a radiologist.
Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy permit and one of the following, both issued by the California State Department of Public Health (CSDPH): Current and active Radiologic Technologist certification - OR - A temporary permit to practice Radiologic Technology.
Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Radiologic Technologist certification number from that state on the application.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.