RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (SAFETY) Coalinga

Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled.  The internal cutoff date to process received applications will be the Last day of each month.  Applications received after the internal cutoff date will be processed the following internal cutoff date during this recruitment.   

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire.

This is the entry and journey level in this series. Under direction, incumbents may instruct and prepare patients for radiologic examinations; determine the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shield patients appropriately; position and operate stationary or portable radiologic machines and take x-rays for a variety of all body structures; process, develop, make copies, and fix x-ray films; prepare solutions for processing films; assist in fluoroscopic work; under supervision, make clinical photographs of unusual cases and identify photographs; maintain equipment and quarters; keep records and files; make reports as needed; and do other related duties. Generally, incumbents are supervised by either a Senior Radiologic Technologist (Supervisor-Safety) or the chief of the medical facility.

Possession of a current valid certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiologic technology issued by the California State Department of Health Services. (Applicants who are in the process of securing such certification will be admitted to the examination but must possess the certificate before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

Radiologic Technologist (Safety)

Either I

Two years of experience, including training in radiologic techniques and methods, under an accredited medical radiologist. (Successful completion of the work required for a graduate nurse may be substituted for one year of this required experience and training.)

Or II

Successful completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, in collaboration with the American College of Radiology.

Knowledge of: Modern radiologic equipment and techniques; regional and gross anatomy of the human body; standardized radiologic clinical procedures; thorough knowledge of the hazards of radiologic materials and the safety precautions required; the operation and care of modern radiologic equipment; the ordering and storing of supplies.

Ability to: Communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance; administer emergency aid for shock; prepare solution used in processing x-ray film and process film; keep simple records, file film correctly, and compile reports; follow directions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Martin Rivera