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RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Salary

$88,605.84 - $101,468.88 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5772A

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

09/05/2024

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Position/Program Information

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.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

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.

Essential Job Functions

+ 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).

Requirements

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.

* In order to receive credit for any certificate, you MUST include a legible copy of the official certificate issued by the required certifying entity at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission [email protected].

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.

**In order to receive credit for any degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official transcripts, official diploma, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission [email protected].

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.

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%.

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 only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect 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 [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered asSPAM/JUNKmail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ Please access the following link for important Employment Information.http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636\_EmploymentInformation.pdf(Download PDF reader)

+ 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 indisqualification orrescission of appointment.

+ Utilizingverbiagefrom Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutieswill notbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as"See Resumé"orreferencing other unsolicited materials/documentswill not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will berejected.

+ The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

NOTE : If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents during application submission, you may email the documents to Christina Tadeo at [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application onlineor you willnotreceive credit. Please include your full name (as it appears on your application), the examination title and the examination number in the email message.

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. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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 historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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 Human Resources 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 Tadeo, Exam Analyst

[email protected]

(213) 288-7000

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes. I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

02

CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION VERIFICATION

In order to receive credit for any certificate and/or associate's degree, bachelor's degree or higher, youMUSTinclude a legible copy of the official transcripts or official diploma that shows your specialization from the accredited institution or certifying entity at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission to [email protected]. Applications received without proof of the required courses/degree(s) will not be considered as meeting the stated requirements. For more information regarding education/accreditation, please see the Employment Information (Download PDF reader) document on the LA County Jobs website. Please include the exam number and the exam title on your email.

+ Yes. I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - OPTION I (QUESTIONS 3 - 5)

Which of the following reflects your qualifying certification?

+ I have a diagnostic radiologic technology certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

+ I have a therapeutic radiologic technology certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

+ I have a nuclear medicine technology certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

+ I have a health physics technology certificate from an accredited two-year program.

+ I do not have any of the above-mentioned certifications.

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Did you attach the required certificate to your application?

+ Yes, I attached the required certificate to my application.

+ No, but I will provide the required certificate to [email protected] within 7 calendar days.

+ No, I don't have any of the required certificates.

05

How many 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 do you have?

+ Less than 5 years.

+ At least 5 years, but less than 6 years.

+ 6 or more years.

+ No experience.

06

Describe yourexperience 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.

NOTE:Foreach experiencelisted, please provide the following information:

1.Name and Address of Employer.

2.Position/Title Held.

3.Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY).

4.Hours worked per week.

5. Detailed Description of Workrelated to this experience.

If you have no experience, please indicate "No experience" below.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - OPTION II (QUESTIONS 6-8)

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree 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?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Did you attach the required copy of degree and/or copy of official transcripts to your application?

+ Yes, I attached the required copy of degree and/or copy of official transcripts to my application.

+ No, but I will provide the required copy of degree and/or copy of official transcripts to [email protected] within 7 calendar days.

+ No, I don't have any of the required documents.

09

How many years of professional experience in health physics or a closely related field do you have?

+ Less than 2 years.

+ At least 2 years, but less than 3 years.

+ 3 or more years.

+ No experience.

10

Describe your professionalexperience in health physics or a closely related field.

NOTE:Foreach experiencelisted, please provide the following information:

1.Name and Address of Employer.

2.Position/Title Held.

3.Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)

4.Hours worked per week.

5. Detailed Description of Workrelated to this experience.

If you have no experience, please indicate "No experience" below.

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County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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