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Job Description
Position/Program Information
FILING START DATE:
The application filing period will begin on THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly
once we have enough qualified candidates.
EXAM NUMNER
Y5809D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone!
No withholds will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing
and clearly indicated on the application.
WHY WORK FOR US?
LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County
THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR WILL:
Perform specialized diagnostic nuclear imaging studies using a dual-mode scanner to produce high-quality three-dimensional images of the body.
Essential Job Functions- Performs hybrid imaging procedures, obtains, patient history, and monitors patient during procedure.
- Observes patient during procedure and reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
- Reviews all images and evaluates them for technical quality.
- Performs all required quality control procedures on equipment in accordance with departmental procedures and manufacturer's specifications. On a continuous basis, ensures equipment is functioning properly and advises supervisor of problems.
- Transfers, positions, and educates patients in preparation for procedures.
- Calculates, dispenses, and administers isotopes dosage following established departmental procedures and appropriate safety measures.
- Performs and documents wipe test and radiation monitoring to adhere to As Low as Reasonably Achievable standards.
- Performs assigned quality assurance and institutional regulatory procedures.
- Prepares radiopharmaceuticals according to manufacturer's standards.
- Performs single-mode nuclear medicine studies, as necessary.
- Injects contrast for certain hybrid imaging procedures.
- Performs research under the supervision of a nuclear medicine physician or a radiologist with nuclear medicine certification.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option I - PET-CT or SPECT-CT hybrid imaging
One year of experience performing nuclear medicine procedures under the direction of a qualified physician in a clinical nuclear medicine facility -AND- One year of experience as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) performing computed tomography procedures.
Option II - PET-MRI hybrid imaging
One year of experience performing nuclear medicine procedures under the direction of a qualified physician in a clinical nuclear medicine facility -AND- One year of post registration experience* as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist.
Endorsement of County Qualifications:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please describe these duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions Section of the application and provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification to the exam analyst within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing or from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
LICENSE:
PET-CT or SPECT-CT hybrid imaging- Current State of California Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) license, AND current Computed Tomography (CT) certificate issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), OR
- Current Certification as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
- Current State of California Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) license, AND
- Current Certification as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
PHYSICAL CLASS:
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
In order to receive credit for the required current and active license/certification, and/or permit, you must include a legible copy which clearly shows the area of specialization, license/certificate/permit number and date of expiration at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to the exam analyst, Christina Tadeo, at MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
*Post registration experience is defined as the professional work experience or clinical practice an individual acquired after obtaining an official license or professional registration in their field.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Please ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending via email to the exam analyst.
Please note, candidate's original license/ certificate, and/or permit (current/active and unrestricted) is required to be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email the document to the exam analyst as soon as possible.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT :
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :- Additional points will be awarded for additional experience in excess of the Minimum Requirements.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION :
Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the register accordingly. We will use this register to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
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 get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, supervisor name and title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and 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 notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. 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 below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.- info@governmentjobs.com
- noreply@governmentjobs.com
- MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants should file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
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. We are 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
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
CA Relay Service Phone:
(800) 735-2922
Department Contact Phone & Email:
Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst
MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov
(213) 288-7000
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