Radiologic Technologist Lead (2472)
28 days ago
San Francisco
Job Description MUST APPLY USING LINK PROVIDED BELOW: The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. Role description Under direction, the Radiologic Technologist Lead, functions as a lead Radiologic Technologist of a shift or an assigned area of diagnostic imaging. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: • 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., • 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., • Performs general diagnostic procedures using fixed or portable, general, digital, fluoroscopic or other diagnostic equipment performs diagnostic imaging procedures in advanced modalities; 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 preparing and/or administering 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; assists in teaching and grading students., • Participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts including conducting various quality control and assurance procedures and participating in quality improvement programs., • Cleans imaging equipment, supplies and procedure rooms; acts as liaison with field service engineer to effect necessary repairs., • Maintains patient medical records and data integrity using Radiology and hospital IT systems. How to qualify MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Required): Experience: Four (4) years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist; AND License & Certification: • Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT); AND, • Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); AND, • ARRT certification in at least one advanced modality (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Density (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI)); AND, • Possession of a valid permit in Fluoroscopy equipment issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch; AND Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Note on Experience: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Title: Radiologic Technologist I, II, III - SFDPH (2471) Department: Public Health Salary range: $123,136.00 - $181,948.00 Work hours: Variable; may include days, evenings, and alternating weekends. MUST APPLY USING LINK PROVIDED BELOW About: The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. Role description The essential functions of a (2471) Radiologic Technologist (I) include, but are not limited to: Level I: • 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. Note that the duties listed above are cumulative. For example, Level III incumbents may be directed to perform any of the duties described in Level I and II. How to qualify Minimum Qualifications (Required) LEVEL I: License & Certification: License & Certification: • ARRT certification in at least one advanced modality: (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Densitometry (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI), or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI)); AND License & Certification: • ARRT certification in at least two (2) advanced modalities (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Densitometry (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular- Interventional Radiography (VI); AND Company DescriptionThe Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions – the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. With a broad community focus, the ultimate goal of the Population Health Division is to ensure that San Franciscans have optimal health and wellness at every stage of life, and to achieve this, the Division is comprised of various branches dedicated to core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco, such as health protection and promotion, disease and injury prevention, disaster preparedness and response, and environmental health services.The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions – the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.\r\n\r\nThe San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.\r\n\r\nWith a broad community focus, the ultimate goal of the Population Health Division is to ensure that San Franciscans have optimal health and wellness at every stage of life, and to achieve this, the Division is comprised of various branches dedicated to core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco, such as health protection and promotion, disease and injury prevention, disaster preparedness and response, and environmental health services.