Radiologic Technologist I, II, III (2471) - Citywide - H00049

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

3d•$123,136 - $181,948•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Requirements

Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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.
One (1) year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist (for Level II)
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)) (for Level II)
Possession of a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch (for Level II)
Three (3) years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist (for Level III)
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) (for Level III)
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Transports patients using gurneys, wheelchairs and beds; transfers patients to and from the exam table.
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.
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.
Trains student technologists in the science and practice of diagnostic imaging.
Participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts.
Cleans imaging equipment, supplies and procedure rooms; reports failures and problems.
Maintains patient medical records and date integrity using Radiology and hospital IT systems.
Assists physicians and providers in resolving imaging questions or issues.
Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in an advanced modality.
Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in at least two (2) advanced modalities.
Performs other related duties as assigned/required.