City and County of San Francisco

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III (#2469)

$55.19-$73.98 Hourly / $9,566.00-$12,822.00 Monthly / $114,790.00-$153,868.00 Yearly


Definition

Under direction, the Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III, functions as a lead Diagnostic Imaging Technologist of a shift or an assigned area of diagnostic imaging with responsibility for scheduling staff, assigning tasks, expediting work flow and providing technical assistance; orients and trains new staff in general and/or advanced modalities; documents initial and annual competency; may perform venipuncture, Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and assist in preparing and/or administering contrast media, as required relative to modality; performs general diagnostic imaging procedures including gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), skeletal, thoracic and trauma imaging procedures; may perform diagnostic imaging and/or therapeutic procedures on all age groups for outpatient, inpatient and emergency/trauma patients in Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MRI) and/or Interventional Radiography (IR); assesses general patient condition; documents medical and department records of procedures and events; transports patients; assists in teaching and grading students; and may perform special projects.

Distinguishing Features

This is the third level in the Diagnostic Imaging Technologist series. Positions in this class function as a lead Diagnostic Imaging Technologist for a shift or an assigned area of diagnostic imaging. The Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III class is distinguished from the lower level Diagnostic Imaging Technologist II in that the latter performs, under general supervision, general diagnostic imaging procedures, in addition to being certified in, and performing at least one advanced modality diagnostic imaging procedure. It is distinguished from the Diagnostic Imaging Technologist IV in that the latter performs imaging procedures in diagnostic medical sonography, and is certified with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Supervision Exercised

None

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Functions as lead worker in an assigned area or for a shift; manages workload relative to available resources; prioritizes work and assigns tasks to Diagnostic Imaging Technologists and support staff; prepares and monitors work schedules and perform time reporting duties; inventories supplies and stocks area.

2. Acts as preceptor to new staff, or to an employee learning new skills or equipment; trains, orients and documents initial and annual competencies of staff; assists others with technical or positioning advice.

3. Performs general diagnostic procedures, using fixed or portable, general, digital, fluoroscopic or other diagnostic equipment; may perform diagnostic imaging procedures in advanced modalities, including MM, CT, MRI or IR; lifts and carries film cassettes and magazines to and from imaging equipment; positions patients and selects technical factors based on knowledge of radiologic science, specific equipment and patient assessment; processes films.

4. 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; practices and requires of others, specific safety procedures pertaining to magnetic forces when working in MRI.

5. 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.

6. Documents procedures and events in the patient's medical record and departmental logs, in accordance with regulatory, hospital and departmental standards, using electronic and hand-written methods; identifies images and documents with patient, technologist, date/time and laterality information.

7. Transports patients using gurneys, wheelchairs and beds; transfers patients to and from the exam table.

8. 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.

9. May perform venipuncture and CPR; assists physicians preparing and/or administering contrast media, setting up sterile and non-sterile trays, and providing instruments, medical devices and supplies as requested.

10. Trains student technologists in the science and practice of diagnostic imaging; assists in teaching and grading students.

11. Participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts including conducting various quality control and assurance procedures and participating in quality improvement programs.

12. Cleans imaging equipment, supplies and procedure rooms; acts as liaison with field service engineer to effect necessary repairs.

13. Maintains patient medical records and data integrity using Radiology and hospital IT systems.

14. Assist physicians in resolving imaging questions or issues.

15. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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; in certain advanced modalities, may require knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy; if assigned to MRI, knowledge of Magnetic Resonance physics and safety.

 Ability to: effectively follow oral and written instructions and perform diagnostic imaging procedures; plan, organize, assign, instruct and evaluate the work of assigned staff; perform venipuncture and CPR; work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health care personnel; exercise good judgement and adhere to preventive and safety standards to limit exposure to 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; obtain necessary radiographic images when patient is unable to cooperate; lift and carry heavy items; maintain clinical competency and continuing education in appropriate areas; and adapt to changing technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience working as a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid certificate issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT); AND

Certification in, and current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); AND

Certification in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); AND

Certification in at least one of the following advanced modalities: Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular-Interventional (VI); AND

Possession of a valid permit in Fluoroscopy equipment issued by California Department of Public Health.

Notes

Established: 3/12/2002

Amended: 6/22/2015

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 2469; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 6/22/2015;