Radiologic Technologist I​/II​/III Promotional

Overview

San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of SMMC is to partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect. As part of the San Mateo County Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention.

SMMC is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist I/II/III. We are looking for someone with the ability to perform all standard/routine radiographic procedures. Candidate must also be able to perform or be trained in procedures in at least two specialized diagnostic areas in an efficient manner. The candidate must be able to work independently to provide a full range of varied shift coverage that includes PMs, Nights, Weekends and Holidays.

The incumbent must be able to gain cooperation of patients to obtain high quality images and should be able to work with patients of varying ages. Mammography and/or Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning experience is strongly preferred. Currently, there is one regular, full-time vacancy and three relief vacancies.

• Radiologic Technologist I ($55.35 - $69.20 Hourly) is the entry level class performing all standard and routine radiographic procedures and may be trained in more complex procedures and specialized functional areas. Incumbents may promote to the II level upon demonstrated competence in either mammography or invasive fluoroscopy procedures.
• Radiologic Technologist II ($58.55 - $73.21 Hourly) is the journey level class performing standard/routine radiographic procedures and procedures in at least one specialized diagnostic area. Incumbents may promote to the III level upon demonstrated competence in either mammography or invasive fluoroscopy procedures and one additional specialized area.
• Radiologic Technologist III ($61.86 - $77.34 Hourly) is the advanced journey level class performing standard/routine radiographic procedures and procedures in at least two specialized diagnostic areas. Alternatively, the III level can be used for staff working independently in providing a full range of off-shift coverage.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Duties are listed by functional area and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform radiographic examinations of varying difficulty by positioning the patient and programming proper exposure factors and table movements.
• Select proper techniques to produce quality images while keeping dose low.
• Provide radiation protection in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Do portable radiographic work in Surgery, Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical Inpatient Units and the Morgue.

• Perform various CT scans following set protocols or radiologist instructions and instruct patients in preparation for the procedure.
• Perform patient positioning and table movement.
• Identify anatomies and produce images of pathologies.
• Select appropriate equipment for various types of procedures.
• Administer oral and rectal contrast media for enhancement of scan.
• Prepare contrast media for injection.
• Assist in CT guided biopsies.
• Perform quality control and record results.

• Prepare examination room and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available.
• Prepare patient for examination and coordinate with nursing duty station on patient preparation.
• Maintain established aseptic procedure protocols.
• Assist physicians in performing head, body, leg, gastrointestinal and renal angiographic and vascular procedures.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Schedule and instruct patients in interventional procedures.

• Perform quality, routine and specialty mammographic views.
• Perform quality controls and record results.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Provide patient education/instruction and scheduling.

• Assist in training Radiologic Technology students in various diagnostic procedures in specialty areas.
• Assume responsibility for accurate data collection for quality assurance procedures.
• Perform mandated quality controls and record results.
• Administer CPR to patients in emergencies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

All levels:

• Certification as a Radiologic and Fluoroscopic Technologist issued by the State of California (CRT).
• Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Additional for the II level, if assigned to Mammography:

• Certification in Mammography issued by the State of California (CRT).

Additional for the III level:

• Certification in Mammography issued by the State of California (CRT) and Certification in Mammography issued…