JOB TITLE
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

EXAM NUMBER
J5798J

FILING DATES
August 22, 2005 until needs are met

SALARY
$3,881.55 - $4,565.36 MONTHLY
$3,881.55 - $4,690.73 effective as of 07/01/2007
$3,996.82 - $4,832.00 effective as of 01/01/2008
$3,996.82 - $4,964.73 effective as of 07/01/2008
$4,116.55 - $5,114.18 effective as of 01/01/2009

POSITION INFORMATION 
Positions allocable to this class perform radiographic procedures employing the
use of X-rays to produce images of various parts for the diagnosis of pathological
and traumatic disorders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Receives and reviews physician's request for radiographic procedure and identifies the patient.
Checks the operation of equipment daily by performing tube warm up and
fluoroscopic tests, comparing a blank image with a standard image, observing a
fluoroscopic image for definition, and checking switches and conduits for function.
Sets up examination room, materials and equipment including selection of
appropriate film, grids, collimators, camera, cassettes, syringes, opaque media,
and catheters specified in equipment and procedure manuals.
Operates mammographic, tomographic or conventional and mobile radiographic
units; pushes or operates mechanically driven mobile units and performs
radiographic procedures in medical and obstetrics wards and in surgery under
sterile conditions.
Performs a variety of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetric, head
and neck radiographic procedures, or mammography or body section radiography
including delicate structures as in the inner ear.
Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as
patient size, age, sex and tissue density.
Selects proper film size, positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and
adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
Accurately positions the patient when the patient cannot be moved, deviates from
basic positioning guidelines by angulating the X-ray tube and the film to avoid
re-injury, discomfort and pain, or intruding the sterile field.
Mixes and administers barium by standard dilution for upper and lower
gastrointestinal and colon exams.
Produces radiographs during other contrast media studies such as gallbladder
series, cholangiograms, cystograms and pyelograms.
Recognizes symptoms of reaction to contrast media and reports such reaction to a physician.
Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining procedure, attempts to comfort
those who fear radiographic examination by providing assurance.
Evaluates the patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the
patient cannot cooperate.
Uses supportive devices such as sandbags, angle boards and binders to obtain
precise position.
Uses equipment and lead shields, such as gloves and aprons, in accordance with State requirements for safety.
Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology students, and in familiarizing newly employed technologists with examination procedures by demonstrating
selection of machine control settings, positioning the patient and checking for and identifying acceptable image quality.
Processes exposed film to produce quality radiographs, as necessary.
Conducts classroom instruction of radiologic technology students and other
personnel in basic radiologic technology, as necessary.
Utilizes the computer hardware and software to retrieve the patient information in
order to plan and complete radiological examinations.
Archives and retrieves patient records when necessary.
Communicates with other departments by using the internal telephone system.

MINIMUM LICENSES REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a radiologic technologist issued by the State of
California, Department of Health Services* -OR- A temporary permit to practice
radiologic technology by the State of California, Department of Health Services*
-AND- A radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued by the State of
California, Department of Health Services.*
Physical Class: 3 - Moderate:
Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting,
twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting
objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Special Requirement Information: *Applicants must provide a copy of their
certification as a radiologic technologist issued by the State of California,
Department of Health Services -OR- A copy of the temporary permit to practice
radiologic technology issued by the State of California, Department of Health
Services -AND- A radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services at the time of filing.

SPECIALINFORMATION
Shift: Any Shift

VACANCY INFORMATION 
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in
the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Correctional Services Division,
Medical Services Bureau.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, and
experience based on application information weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a a passing score of 70% or higher on the
examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of the candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be
placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve
(12) months.

* * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * *

APPLICATION INFORMATION 
Applications must be submitted on business days ONLY either in person or by mail between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the address listed below. Applications filed at any other County location will not be accepted if they are not received at the below location. Facsimiles of the application will not be accepted. The examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly
shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Of particular interest will be the breadth and length of experience in the areas covered under "Minimum Requirements". Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the
space provided for education include the names and addresses of schools/colleges attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed and number of credits/units earned, degree(s) earned, dates completed and specialized field of study. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed and salary earned. Attach an additional page(s) to your application, if necessary, to describe fully your related education and experience. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in
person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:
Sheriff's Department
University Centre Building, Professional Examinations Unit
101 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA 91754-2169
(323) 526-5611

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS 
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men
and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with
disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to
apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (323) 526-5606.
Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling
(323) 526-5606. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment
may leave messages by calling (323) 260-5261 or (323) 267-6669 . The County
will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to
improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support
obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address,
Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State
Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these
obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for
additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will
not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
VETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final
passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably
discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:
During a declared war; or
During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or
For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of
which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or
In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary
medal has been authorized and awarded.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such
service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented
from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower
of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214,
Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official
documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility
for Veterans' preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the
time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon
verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are
required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business
days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity and 2) U.S.
employment eligibility.

RECORD OF CONVICTIONS
A full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will
result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to
employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the
recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship
between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant
for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud
is automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County
Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH
ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE
INCLUDED.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2004
Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004,
 requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the
Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to
employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social
Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security
System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement
(Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of
a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more
information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website
www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Persons who are deaf or
hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local
Social Security office.