Los Angeles County
MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER
Y5795AFILING START DATEJune 7, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients. For additional information regarding DHS please visit
www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION :Under general direction, performs general screenings and produces basic radiographs of breast disorders on all age groups for patients in a clinic and performs other related work as required.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :Positions allocable to this class produce images of the breast by accurately positioning patient, breast, and armpit for screenings and basic radiographs of breast disorders using DBT machines. The Mammography Technologists report to a Supervising Mammography Technologist or a Supervising Radiologic Technologist II.Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Receives and reviews physician's request for mammography procedure and identifies the patient per department policy.Reviews brief breast health history and confirms correct study is ordered and performed.Performs screening and diagnostic mammography.Checks the operation of equipment daily and reports malfunction to a supervisor immediately.Sets up examination room, materials, and equipment including selection of appropriate grids, collimators, and compression paddles specified in equipment and procedure manuals.Operates mammographic and tomographic units.Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex, implants, and tissue density.Selects proper compression paddle, positions equipment at proper angle, and applies appropriate compression to breast.Positions the patient accurately when the patient cannot be moved.Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining the procedure.Evaluates patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient is unable to cooperate for proper positioning.Uses equipment and lead shields in accordance with State requirements for radiation protection purposes.Assists in the clinical training of new mammography technologists and students.Processes and completes procedures in the electronic health record and the mammography reporting system.Performs and documents quality control per Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
:Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. -AND-
Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch. -AND-
A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support(BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate
:This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
:Additional credit will be awarded for experience as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).EXAMINATION CONTENT :This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
:
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.VACANCY INFORMATION
:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services.AVAILABLE SHIFT
:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Brenda G. Aguila(213) 288-7000baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr
Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER
Y5795AFILING START DATEJune 7, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients. For additional information regarding DHS please visit
www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION :Under general direction, performs general screenings and produces basic radiographs of breast disorders on all age groups for patients in a clinic and performs other related work as required.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :Positions allocable to this class produce images of the breast by accurately positioning patient, breast, and armpit for screenings and basic radiographs of breast disorders using DBT machines. The Mammography Technologists report to a Supervising Mammography Technologist or a Supervising Radiologic Technologist II.Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Receives and reviews physician's request for mammography procedure and identifies the patient per department policy.Reviews brief breast health history and confirms correct study is ordered and performed.Performs screening and diagnostic mammography.Checks the operation of equipment daily and reports malfunction to a supervisor immediately.Sets up examination room, materials, and equipment including selection of appropriate grids, collimators, and compression paddles specified in equipment and procedure manuals.Operates mammographic and tomographic units.Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex, implants, and tissue density.Selects proper compression paddle, positions equipment at proper angle, and applies appropriate compression to breast.Positions the patient accurately when the patient cannot be moved.Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining the procedure.Evaluates patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient is unable to cooperate for proper positioning.Uses equipment and lead shields in accordance with State requirements for radiation protection purposes.Assists in the clinical training of new mammography technologists and students.Processes and completes procedures in the electronic health record and the mammography reporting system.Performs and documents quality control per Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
:Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. -AND-
Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch. -AND-
A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support(BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate
:This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
:Additional credit will be awarded for experience as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).EXAMINATION CONTENT :This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
:
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.VACANCY INFORMATION
:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services.AVAILABLE SHIFT
:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Brenda G. Aguila(213) 288-7000baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr