Los Angeles County
RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER
Y5772A
APPLICATION FILING DATE
September 6, 2024, 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 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
MISSION :
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION :
Radiation Protection Specialists prepare and disseminate information on radiation safety principles, regulations, standards, and methods; work with a variety of governmental and private entities to determine and obviate radiation hazards; prepare technical reports and correspondence, and other related duties of average difficulty and complexity. Positions utilize a variety of radiation meters, computers, counters, and test equipment while following established procedures and guidelines to determine compliance with governing State, Federal, and County regulations.
Performs routine inspections of X-ray tubes at hospitals, clinics, mammography facilities, dental, and other medical facilities at specified intervals including measuring the accuracy of technical factors, alignment of collimators, proper use of grids, filters, and diaphragms, measuring and evaluating patient, operator, and public exposures, and other elements related to the safe and effective operation of equipment.
Enforces State, Federal, and County laws regarding the manufacture, installation, and operation of X-ray equipment located in medical, dental, industrial, research, and academic facilities; enforces the State's certification law regarding licentiates, technologists, and technicians who use X-ray equipment.
Utilizes a variety of radiation measuring instruments, test equipment, phantoms, and computers, following established procedures, to determine radiation safety practices, and compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
Prepares written reports of inspection findings, including letters and Notices of Violations to users; follows-up on violations to assure timely and appropriate corrective action.
Provides consultation and training to physicians, dentists, X-ray personnel, and the public on proper practices, procedures, safety, and legal requirements in the use of radiation producing equipment.
Measures the adequacy of shielding in walls, using radiation detection instruments.
Responds to emergency situations involving radiation incidents.
Assists in training new Radiation Protection Specialists.
Completes special projects such as the Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends (NEXT).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
OPTION I :
Possession of a valid certificate in diagnostic or therapeutic radiologic technology or nuclear medicine technology issued by the California State Department of Health Services or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - or- Possession of a health physics technology certificate from an accredited two-year program.
- AND -
Five (5) years of experience in a medical radiology department, hospital, or public health agency operating or surveying the use of radiological equipment, providing advice on safe practices in radiation to ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing radiation use.
OPTION II :
A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in radiologic health, radiologic science, radiologic technology, health physics, physics, engineering, mathematics, physical science, or a closely related field.
- AND -
Two (2) years of professional experience in health physics or a closely related field.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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 given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional years of experience in excess of the Minimum Requirements.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of this 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. The names of 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 following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted 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. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
For the foreseeable future, all notices including result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as
SPAM/JUNK
mail.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please access the following link for important Employment Information.
Employment Information
All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.
Falsification of any information
may result in
disqualification
or
rescission of appointment.
Utilizing
verbiage
from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
will not
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have
clearly
shown that you meet the Requirements.
NOTE:
If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents during application submission, you may email the documents to Brenda Aguila at
baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov
within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online
or you will
not
receive credit.
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.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
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.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Brenda Aguila, Exam Analystbaguila@dhs.lacounty.gov(213) 288-7000
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Open Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER
Y5772A
APPLICATION FILING DATE
September 6, 2024, 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 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
MISSION :
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION :
Radiation Protection Specialists prepare and disseminate information on radiation safety principles, regulations, standards, and methods; work with a variety of governmental and private entities to determine and obviate radiation hazards; prepare technical reports and correspondence, and other related duties of average difficulty and complexity. Positions utilize a variety of radiation meters, computers, counters, and test equipment while following established procedures and guidelines to determine compliance with governing State, Federal, and County regulations.
Performs routine inspections of X-ray tubes at hospitals, clinics, mammography facilities, dental, and other medical facilities at specified intervals including measuring the accuracy of technical factors, alignment of collimators, proper use of grids, filters, and diaphragms, measuring and evaluating patient, operator, and public exposures, and other elements related to the safe and effective operation of equipment.
Enforces State, Federal, and County laws regarding the manufacture, installation, and operation of X-ray equipment located in medical, dental, industrial, research, and academic facilities; enforces the State's certification law regarding licentiates, technologists, and technicians who use X-ray equipment.
Utilizes a variety of radiation measuring instruments, test equipment, phantoms, and computers, following established procedures, to determine radiation safety practices, and compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
Prepares written reports of inspection findings, including letters and Notices of Violations to users; follows-up on violations to assure timely and appropriate corrective action.
Provides consultation and training to physicians, dentists, X-ray personnel, and the public on proper practices, procedures, safety, and legal requirements in the use of radiation producing equipment.
Measures the adequacy of shielding in walls, using radiation detection instruments.
Responds to emergency situations involving radiation incidents.
Assists in training new Radiation Protection Specialists.
Completes special projects such as the Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends (NEXT).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
OPTION I :
Possession of a valid certificate in diagnostic or therapeutic radiologic technology or nuclear medicine technology issued by the California State Department of Health Services or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - or- Possession of a health physics technology certificate from an accredited two-year program.
- AND -
Five (5) years of experience in a medical radiology department, hospital, or public health agency operating or surveying the use of radiological equipment, providing advice on safe practices in radiation to ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing radiation use.
OPTION II :
A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in radiologic health, radiologic science, radiologic technology, health physics, physics, engineering, mathematics, physical science, or a closely related field.
- AND -
Two (2) years of professional experience in health physics or a closely related field.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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 given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional years of experience in excess of the Minimum Requirements.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of this 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. The names of 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 following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted 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. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
For the foreseeable future, all notices including result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as
SPAM/JUNK
mail.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please access the following link for important Employment Information.
Employment Information
All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.
Falsification of any information
may result in
disqualification
or
rescission of appointment.
Utilizing
verbiage
from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
will not
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have
clearly
shown that you meet the Requirements.
NOTE:
If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents during application submission, you may email the documents to Brenda Aguila at
baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov
within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online
or you will
not
receive credit.
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.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
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.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Brenda Aguila, Exam Analystbaguila@dhs.lacounty.gov(213) 288-7000
#J-18808-Ljbffr