Chief Radiologic Technologist (#NG4 )
$56.74-$71.85 hourly / $9,834.74-$12,453.76 monthly / $118,019.20-$149,448.00 yearly

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Definition

Under general supervision, to participate in and supervise the activities at several sites of a small non-emergency x-ray section; and to do other work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a single position class with responsibility for the operation of a small x- ray section and the performance of x-ray procedures requiring licensure as a Radiologic Technologist. A majority of the incumbent's time is spent participating in x- ray procedures workload that is predominately chest and musculo-skeletal. The work involves performing x-ray procedures on corpses and other Coroner cases.

Typical Tasks

Schedules, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates
Prepares employee performance evaluations
Instructs new employees in departmental and unit policies, operating procedures, operation of equipment, and safety standards and procedures
Participates in the training of subordinates
Takes chest, musculo skeletal and other x rays
Places patients in the best position to obtain requested x ray view(s)
Selects and loads film cassettes, aligns equipment, determines exposure factors, and makes exposures to produce the best diagnostic film with minimum radiation risk to the patient
Develops exposed film
Cleans equipment and makes necessary minor repairs
Confers with physicians, subordinates and other staff concerning x ray films, techniques and procedures
Orders and maintains inventory of films, supplies and equipment
Makes recommendations concerning unit staffing, procedures, and equipment and supply use and needs
Prepares long range plans and other management projects as assigned
Prepares records and reports
Ensures that radiologic safety standards are maintained
Performs x ray procedures on cadavers
Administers electrocardiograms

Employment Standards

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and techniques of taking x-rays;
Thorough knowledge of the principles of radiation safety;
Working knowledge of x-ray equipment, its uses and limitations;
Working knowledge of human anatomy as it relates to taking x-rays;
Some knowledge of efficient radiology laboratory operation;
Some knowledge of the principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

Schedule, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates;
Direct the operation of a small x-ray section;
Take a variety of x-rays;
Operate and care for x-ray and related equipment;
Follow and transmit detailed oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients and others contacted in the course of work;
Prepare solutions and process exposed film;
Position patients for x-ray procedures;
Learn and perform x-ray procedures on cadavers;
Instruct others in the procedures and techniques of radio- graphy;
Prepare reports.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:

One year of work experience as a certified Radiologic Technologist.
AND

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Diagnostic Radiology Technology certificate issued by the State of California.

EST: 7/84 REV: 1/86 Analyst: MB

Miscellaneous

ORIG: REV: 7/84 TITLE CHANGE: 1/86 MB: aru DISC#3:NG4