$52.56-$70.44 Hourly / $9,111.00-$12,209.00 Monthly / $109,330.00-$146,510.00 Yearly
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. Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in advanced modalities, including MM, CT, MRI or IR, and performs general diagnostic procedures, using fixed or portable, general, digital, fluoroscopic or other diagnostic equipment; 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Transports patients using gurneys, wheelchairs and beds; transfers patients to and from the exam table.
6. Schedules procedures and patients, transfers paper orders into an electronic order entry system; records information; 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.
7. May perform 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.
8. Trains student technologists in the science and practice of diagnostic imaging.
9. Participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts including conducting various quality control and assurance procedures and participating in quality improvement programs.
10. Cleans imaging equipment, supplies and procedure rooms; reports failures and problems with equipment.
11. Maintains patient medical records and date integrity using Radiology and hospital IT systems.
12. Assists physicians in resolving imaging questions or issues.
13. May perform charge technologist duties, as needed.
14. Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of: radiologic science, cross-sectional anatomy, patient positioning, radiation safety practices and regulations (California Code of Regulations Title 17), body substance precautions, body mechanics; general knowledge of Title 22; If assigned to MR, knowledge of Magnetic Resonance physics and safety.
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions and to perform diagnostic imaging procedures; efficiently care for patients’ needs; perform CPR and venipuncture; effectively communicate, interact and resolve problems with patients, physicians, coworkers, students and other customers; and adhere to preventive and safety standards to limit exposure to radiation, 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; lift and carry heavy items; maintain clinical competency and pertinent continuing education; and adapt to changing technologies.
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:
One year 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 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; AND
Certification in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Established: 3/12/2002
Amended: 6/22/2015