Radiologic Technologist I, II, III - SFDPH (2471)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

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. Application Opening - February 23, 2023 Application Deadline: Continuous Appointment Type : Permanent Civil Service Recruitment ID : CCT-2471- H00049 NOTE: Work hours may include days, evenings, and alternating weekends. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. 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. The essential functions of a 2471 Radiologic Technologist I include, but are not limited to: Level I: 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. Level II: Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in an advanced modality. Level III: 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.

Requirements

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/ ]
Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) [Registration status must be current according to https://www.arrt.org/ ]
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
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))
Possession of a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch
Three (3) years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist
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)

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.