Recruitment: RTF0128979-01123211
Published: June 18, 2026
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Department: Public Health
Job class:
2471-Radiologic Technologist I, II, III
Salary range: $125,606.00 - $185,588.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type:
Continuous
Rule:
Rule of the List
List type:
Entrance
About:
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam.
Application Opening - February 23, 2023
Application Deadline: Continuous
Appointment Type : Permanent Civil Service
Recruitment ID : CCT-2471- H00049
Work Arrangement: Onsite
NOTE: Work hours may include days, evenings, and alternating weekends.
The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings.
The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.
Role description
The essential functions of a 2471 Radiologic Technologist I include, but are not limited to:
Level I:
Performs general diagnostic procedures using fixed or portable, general, digital, fluoroscopic or other diagnostic equipment; lifts and carries cassettes to and from imaging equipment; manipulates and manages images; positions patients and selects technical factors based on knowledge of radiologic science, specific equipment and patient assessment.
Applies principles of radiation safety in compliance with federal, state and departmental standards; uses appropriate filters, cones, protective clothing and devices to obtain high-quality images with radiation exposure levels as low as reasonably achievable to patients, others and self; wears and exchanges radiation monitoring devices.
Assesses general patient condition, including stability, pain and safety, and as necessary takes action consistent with standards; monitors medical equipment and promptly adjusts or reports problems; observes and documents patient physical and procedural restraints.
Documents procedures and events in the patient's medical record and departmental logs, in accordance with regulatory, hospital and departmental standards; identifies images and documents with patient, technologist, date/time and laterality information.
Transports patients using gurneys, wheelchairs and beds; transfers patients to and from the exam table.
Schedules procedures and patients, transfers paper orders into an electronic order entry system; produces, processes and collates images and paperwork, and submits them for interpretation; receives and assists patients and other customers; answers departmental telephones; may be assigned to coordinate patient flow.
Performs venipuncture and CPR; assists physicians in preparing and/or administrating contrast media, setting up sterile and non-sterile trays, and providing instruments, medical devices and supplies as requested.
Trains student technologists in the science and practice of diagnostic imaging.
Participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts.
Cleans imaging equipment, supplies and procedure rooms; reports failures and problems.
Maintains patient medical records and date integrity using Radiology and hospital IT systems.
Assists physicians and providers in resolving imaging questions or issues.
Level II:
Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in an advanced modality.
Level III:
Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in at least two (2) advanced modalities.
The 2471 Radiologic Technologist performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Note that the duties listed above are cumulative. For example, Level III incumbents may be directed to perform any of the duties described in Level I and II.
How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
LEVEL I:
License & Certification:
Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) [License status must be current according to https://rhbxray.cdph.ca.gov/ ]; AND
Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) [Registration status must be current according to https://www.arrt.org/ ]; AND
Must obtain a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy equipment issued by the California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch within six (6) months of appointment. Possession of valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
LEVEL II:
Experience: One (1) year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist; AND
License & Certification:
Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) [License status must be current according to https://rhbxray.cdph.ca.gov/ ]; AND
Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) [Registration status must be current according to https://www.arrt.org/ ]; AND
ARRT certification in at least one advanced modality: (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Densitometry (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI), or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI)); AND
Possession of valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association [Certification status must be current according to https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards ]; AND
Possession of a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch
LEVEL III:
Experience: Three (3) years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist; AND
License & Certification:
Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) [License status must be current according to https://rhbxray.cdph.ca.gov/ ]; AND
Current registration with, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) [Registration status must be current according to https://www.arrt.org/ ]; AND
ARRT certification in at least two (2) advanced modalities (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Densitometry (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular- Interventional Radiography (VI); AND
Possession of valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association [Certification status must be current according to https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards ]; AND
Possession of a valid permit to use Fluoroscopy issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch
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.
What else should I know?
Selection Procedures :
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%): Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application. The supplemental questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position:
Knowledge of: radiologic science, patient positioning, radiation safety practices and regulations (California Code of Regulations Title 17), body substance precautions, body mechanics; general knowledge of Title 22.
Ability and Skill to: follow oral and written instructions and to perform diagnostic imaging procedures; maintain efficient workflow; efficiently care for patients' needs; perform CPR and venipuncture; effectively communicate, interact and resolve problems with patients, physicians, coworkers, students and other customers; and adhere to preventive and safety standards to limit exposure to radiation, accidents, health hazards and disagreeable elements; perform the full range of body motion, manual dexterity and eye hand coordination; stand, walk or sit for extensive periods of time; lift and carry heavy items; maintain clinical competency and pertinent continuing education; and adapt to changing technologies.
All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the application to be reviewed during the scoring process. Candidate responses on the Training and Experience Evaluation cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
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 Scores.
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.
Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months . Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
