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Job Description
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.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated and career-focused individuals to apply for the position of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST. If you're actively working toward meeting the minimum qualifications, you are still encouraged to submit an application and be considered.
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.
WHO WE ARE:
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
To learn more about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https//hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care!
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: RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, SPECIAL PROCEDURES
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
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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 cramirez4@dhs.lacountv.gov 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: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
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 governmentjobs.com 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:- info@governmentjobs.com
- talentcentral@shl.com
- noreply@proctoru.com
- donot-reply@amcatmail.com
- cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov
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
cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov
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