City and County of San Francisco

Under direction manages a large staff of imaging technologists and ancillary personnel within an assigned shift in a large radiology department or the staff of a unit within the radiology department; performs highly specialized radiographic studies; ensures adherence to quality control standards; and performs other duties as required.

This is the full supervisory level in the Imaging series. It is distinguished from the lower level Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III in that the latter is utilized as a lead technologist for staff assigned to a specialized area, while the former assumes responsibility for supervising a unit within the radiology department or for supervising all staff on an assigned shift. It is distinguished from the higher level Director, Radiology, in that the Director assumes broad responsibility for all technical and administrative activities of a large, technically complex hospital radiology department.

This position is responsible for supervising Diagnostic Imaging Technologists and overseeing one or more Imaging modalities.

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. Recruits, hires and assigns technical and non-technical personnel; reviews and evaluates staff performance; counsels staff as necessary to improve performance.
2. Performs difficult and very specialized radiographic examinations.
3. Directs and participates in in-service training in new procedures and in the use of new equipment; participates in the formulation and direction of the student internship program.
4. Establishes, applies and maintains quality assurance policies and procedures to provide quality technical radiographic services such as maintaining the integrity of image quality in accordance with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency standards; participates in quality assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) research, data collection and report writing; makes recommendations as appropriate.
5. Researches equipment and service needs with vendors for selection of new products and/or equipment; recommends and/or participates in the selection of new medical and non-medical equipment for the department; assists with site preparation and installation of new equipment; maintains stock levels of all materials and supplies used in Radiology; assists with computer system maintenance including trouble-shooting to minimize computer down-time; updates current system as necessary.
6. Prepares a variety of reports, documents, payroll records, and statistical surveys; participates in budget development and maintenance.
7. May represent the department regarding technical aspects of the department's operation at administrative conferences; studies and evaluates technical and administrative systems and makes recommendations for improvements.

Comprehensive theoretical and working knowledge and skill in use of radiology equipment, image production and related procedures; the organization and operation of a large, technically complex hospital radiology department; instruction and training techniques.

Ability and skill to effectively issue and carry out oral and written instructions and radiographic procedures; plan, organize, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates; organize, conduct and evaluate educational and in-service programs.

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:
Possession of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Five years of verifiable experience in a hospital performing imaging procedures of which two (2) years must be as a lead technologist

License and Certification:
Current and valid license issued by the State of California, Department of Health as a Certified Radiologic Technologist; AND
Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; AND
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association

 
Substitution:
Additional verifiable professional work experience performing Imaging Technologist duties may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.

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ORIGINATION DATE: 5/1/1989

AMENDED DATE: 8/03/2015

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.