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San Francisco Department of Public Health · 2 months ago

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

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is dedicated to equitable healthcare access and diversity within its workforce. They are seeking Radiologic Technologists at various levels to perform diagnostic imaging procedures and ensure patient safety while adhering to regulatory standards.

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Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Certified Radiologic TechnologistARRT RegistrationFluoroscopy PermitAdvanced Modality CertificationCPR CertificationPatient AssessmentRadiation SafetyQuality Improvement

Required

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 for Level II

Three (3) years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist for Level III

ARRT certification in at least one advanced modality for Level II

ARRT certification in at least two (2) advanced modalities for Level III