Los Angeles County
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (Non-Competitive)
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Non-Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER:
Y5798Q
FILING DATES:
September 17, 2024 at 8:00 a.m., PT – Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
POSITION SUMMARY The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated, career-focused individuals to apply for the position of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST. If you are actively working toward meeting the minimum qualifications, you are encouraged to submit an application and be considered.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES DHS is the second largest municipal health system in the nation, operating 25 health centers, four acute care hospitals, as well as emergency and specialty services. It provides care to about 600,000 unique patients each year, employing over 23,000 staff with an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion.
MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION Performs radiographic procedures employing the use of X‑rays to produce images of various parts of the body for the diagnosis of pathological and traumatic disorders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives and reviews physician's request for radiographic procedure and identifies the patient.
Checks the operation of equipment daily by performing tube warm up and fluoroscopic tests, comparing a blank image with a standard image, observing a fluoroscopic image for definition, and checking switches and conduits for function.
Sets up examination room, materials and equipment including selection of appropriate film, grids, collimators, camera, cassettes, syringes, opaque media, and catheters specified in equipment and procedure manuals.
Operates mammographic, tomographic or conventional and mobile radiographic units; pushes or operates mechanically driven mobile units and performs radiographic procedures in medical and obstetrics wards and in surgery under sterile conditions.
Performs a variety of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetric, head and neck radiographic procedures, or mammography or body section radiography including delicate structures as in the inner ear.
Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex and tissue density.
Selects proper film size, positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
Accurately positions the patient when the patient cannot be moved, deviates from basic positioning guidelines by angulating the X-ray tube and the film to avoid re-injury, discomfort and pain, or intruding the sterile field.
Mixes and administers barium by standard dilution for upper and lower gastrointestinal and colon exams.
Produces radiographs during other contrast media studies such as gallbladder series, cholangiograms, cystograms and pyelograms.
Recognizes symptoms of reaction to contrast media and reports such reaction to a physician.
Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining procedure, attempts to comfort those who fear radiographic examination by providing assurance.
Evaluates the patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient cannot cooperate.
Uses supportive devices such as sandbags, angle boards and binders to obtain precise position.
Uses equipment and lead shields, such as gloves and aprons, in accordance with State requirements for safety.
Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology students, and in familiarizing newly employed technologists with examination procedures by demonstrating selection of machine control settings, positioning the patient and checking for and identifying acceptable image quality.
May process exposed film to produce quality radiographs.
May conduct classroom instruction of radiologic technology students and other personnel in basic radiologic technology.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this role, at the time of hire you will need to have a Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy permit and one of the following, both issued by the California State Department of Public Health (CSDPH).
Current, Active Radiologic Technologist certification – OR –
A permit to practice Radiologic Technology
If you are unable to meet the 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.
SHIFT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, fax or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. The filing deadline is 5:00 p.m. PT on the last day of filing; after that time applications will not be accepted.
LEGAL AND EEO STATEMENTS Los Angeles County is a Fair Chance employer. For additional equal opportunity information, please see the department’s equal opportunity policy.
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Open Non-Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER:
Y5798Q
FILING DATES:
September 17, 2024 at 8:00 a.m., PT – Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
POSITION SUMMARY The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated, career-focused individuals to apply for the position of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST. If you are actively working toward meeting the minimum qualifications, you are encouraged to submit an application and be considered.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES DHS is the second largest municipal health system in the nation, operating 25 health centers, four acute care hospitals, as well as emergency and specialty services. It provides care to about 600,000 unique patients each year, employing over 23,000 staff with an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion.
MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION Performs radiographic procedures employing the use of X‑rays to produce images of various parts of the body for the diagnosis of pathological and traumatic disorders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives and reviews physician's request for radiographic procedure and identifies the patient.
Checks the operation of equipment daily by performing tube warm up and fluoroscopic tests, comparing a blank image with a standard image, observing a fluoroscopic image for definition, and checking switches and conduits for function.
Sets up examination room, materials and equipment including selection of appropriate film, grids, collimators, camera, cassettes, syringes, opaque media, and catheters specified in equipment and procedure manuals.
Operates mammographic, tomographic or conventional and mobile radiographic units; pushes or operates mechanically driven mobile units and performs radiographic procedures in medical and obstetrics wards and in surgery under sterile conditions.
Performs a variety of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetric, head and neck radiographic procedures, or mammography or body section radiography including delicate structures as in the inner ear.
Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex and tissue density.
Selects proper film size, positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
Accurately positions the patient when the patient cannot be moved, deviates from basic positioning guidelines by angulating the X-ray tube and the film to avoid re-injury, discomfort and pain, or intruding the sterile field.
Mixes and administers barium by standard dilution for upper and lower gastrointestinal and colon exams.
Produces radiographs during other contrast media studies such as gallbladder series, cholangiograms, cystograms and pyelograms.
Recognizes symptoms of reaction to contrast media and reports such reaction to a physician.
Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining procedure, attempts to comfort those who fear radiographic examination by providing assurance.
Evaluates the patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient cannot cooperate.
Uses supportive devices such as sandbags, angle boards and binders to obtain precise position.
Uses equipment and lead shields, such as gloves and aprons, in accordance with State requirements for safety.
Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology students, and in familiarizing newly employed technologists with examination procedures by demonstrating selection of machine control settings, positioning the patient and checking for and identifying acceptable image quality.
May process exposed film to produce quality radiographs.
May conduct classroom instruction of radiologic technology students and other personnel in basic radiologic technology.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this role, at the time of hire you will need to have a Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy permit and one of the following, both issued by the California State Department of Public Health (CSDPH).
Current, Active Radiologic Technologist certification – OR –
A permit to practice Radiologic Technology
If you are unable to meet the 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.
SHIFT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, fax or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. The filing deadline is 5:00 p.m. PT on the last day of filing; after that time applications will not be accepted.
LEGAL AND EEO STATEMENTS Los Angeles County is a Fair Chance employer. For additional equal opportunity information, please see the department’s equal opportunity policy.
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