SENIOR RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SPECIALIST)

Job Description and Duties

The Senior Radiologic Technologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist) performs the most difficult technical work and act as lead over the Radiologic Technologists, Correctional Facility, as well as clerical staff. Performs related duties consistent with the Radiologic Technologist Scope of Practice. A detailed duty statement is available on request.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current valid certificate as a certified Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiologic technology issued by the California State Department of Health Services. (Applicants who are in the process of securing such certification will be admitted to the examination but must possess such certificate before they will be considered eligible for appointment.) Either I One year of experience performing the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, Correctional Facility, in the California state service. Or II Three years of experience, including training in radiologic techniques and methods, under an accredited medical radiologist. (Successful completion of the work required for a graduate nurse may be substituted for one year of this required experience and training.) Or III One year of experience as a radiologic technologist and successful completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, in collaboration with the American College of Radiology.

To obtain list eligibility for the Senior Radiologic Technologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination :

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA DPH issued Radiologic Technologist Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

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Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts / diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR / CCHCS are required to submit a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing / evaluation thereafter.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees / transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course / degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

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Employment History on the STD 678 mustbe complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit .

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