Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (2424) - Citywide - H00178

Under immediate supervision, performs a number of duties including assisting with diagnostic imaging procedures and image processing; assisting in transporting, and handling patients; assisting physician or diagnostic imaging technologists during examinations; keeping related files and records; and performs related duties as required. The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Assists with diagnostic imaging procedures and image processing; dispatches orderlies for patients designated for diagnostic examination by attending physicians; helps with patients when needed; assists in placing patients on table and helps Diagnostic Imaging Technologist in positioning seriously ill patients. 2. Attaches and removes equipment parts related to imaging; cleans equipment and facilities after completion of examination. 3. Schedules appointments and registers patients for various imaging modalities. 4. Manages digital images, including transferring information to and from electronic media and print documents as directed, using software such as Picture Archiving Communication (PACS). 5. Records information about the procedure in various computerized systems and logs 6. The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant may perform other related duties as assigned/required. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR's website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of verifiable work experience involving public contact which includes six (6) months in a medical facility Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Additional Information Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following. Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight: 100%) The multiple-choice examination is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: - Knowledge of basic patient safety and HIPAA regulations, ability to follow instructions/directions, ability to keep simple records, ability to maintain equipment and worksite, interpersonal skills, ability to maintain inventory and order supplies, ability to operate computer systems and programs, oral communication ability, physical ability. Note: This will be an online, remotely proctored assessment. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the multiple-choice exam to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List. Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city's Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules. Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: - Information about the Hiring Process - Conviction History - Employee Benefits Overview - Equal Employment Opportunity - Disaster Service Workers - ADA Accommodation - Veterans Preference - Right to Work - Copies of Application Documents - Diversity Statement Where to Apply All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Juan Pablo Gonzalez at juanpablo.gonzalezsa@sfdph.org or (628)271-7243. We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. 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