RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, SPECIAL PROCEDURES

County of Los Angeles, CA

$81K — $109K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year experience as a Certified Radiologic Technologist under radiologist supervision
  • Current Radiologic Technologist certification or temporary permit from California State Department of Public Health
  • Experience conducting radiographic procedures with X-rays
  • Knowledge of special radiographic equipment settings and usage
  • Ability to work independently with good judgment based on physician's protocols

Responsibilities

  • Receive requests from physicians for special radiographic procedures
  • Determine equipment needs and scout films based on physician's tentative diagnosis
  • Test special equipment functionality before examinations
  • Load film changers and cine cameras accurately
  • Set and adjust program selectors to meet examination protocols

Benefits

  • Workforce shortage bonuses for new and current employees
  • Opportunities for continuous application until position is filled
  • Possibility for contingent job offers during licensure process
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives in recruitment
  • Opportunities for advancement within Health Services Department
Full Job Description
Salary : $81,281.52 - $109,538.16 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y5799N
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/04/2026

Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:

Y5799N

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from everyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

June 4, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PDT)

CLOSING DATE:

Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Special Salary Information:

WORKFORCE SHORTAGE BONUSES:

Due to a critical shortage, new and current employees will be granted a temporary bonus placing them at step 8 ($109,538.16) of the salary range. This temporary bonus is in effect until June 30, 2026, or until it is driven that a shortage no longer exists, whichever happens sooner.

Essential Job Functions
Receives request from physician for special radiographic procedure.
Based on the physician's tentative diagnosis, determines equipment requirements for the procedure and scout films necessary for physician's preliminary viewing.
Tests special equipment such as contrast media injectors, program selectors, and film changers for function prior to examination to ensure that equipment elements are timed and synchronized to operate at desired intervals.
Loads cut or roll film changers and cine cameras, making certain of correct sequencing and film transport.
Sets program selector in accordance with protocol, and uses independent judgment to reset program selector in accordance with physician's desired examination results.

For more information, please view the classification specification:
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application and satisfy the following requirements:
  • One (1) year of experience* at the level of a Certified Radiologic Technologist** under the direction of a radiologist.

LICENSE:

To be considered for this role,at the time of hire, you will need to have a Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy permit and one of the following, both issued by the California State Department of Public Health (CSDPH), and will need to provide the hiring team supporting documentation:

Current and active Radiologic Technologist certification

- OR -

A temporary permit to practice Radiologic Technology
*Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Radiologic Technologist certification number from that state on the application. Without the required license number, your experience will not be considered.

Still working on your license? No worries! You can still apply and may even receive a contingent job offer while completing the process. Throughout the process, we'll confirm that you either have your license or are actively pursuing it.

**Experience at the level of Radiologic Technologist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Performs radiographic procedures employing the use of X-ray to produce images of various parts of the body for the diagnosis of pathological and traumatic disorders.
You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

For applicants with required certificate or permits authorized by State of California, Department of Public Health at the time of filing: Please complete the License and Certification Section of your application. Provide the title of the certificate/permit, the certificate/permit number, date issued and expiration date, and the name of the issuing agency. You can also attach a legible photocopy to your application or email a copy to Christina Ramirez at within 7 calendar days of filing your application.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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 weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
  • Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree*** or higher from an accredited college or university

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS INFORMAITON:
***To receive credit for your education or training, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

OUT OF CLASS INFORMATION: County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff's review of applicants' qualifications. No withholds are allowed for this examination.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.
Candidates who have received a passing score are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every six (6) months.

The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to getapplication status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and the description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notification to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you chooses to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile box. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, please email the documents to the exam analyst, Christina Ramirez at within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism,Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst
Telephone Number:
(213) 288-7000
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

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