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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.

+ Application Opening – December 26, 2025

+ Application Deadline – The application filing will close on or after January 11, 2026.

+ Salary: $82,212 - $99,996 Annually (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=2424&setId=COMMN)

+ Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/role-types/)

+ Recruitment ID: CBT-2424-H00178

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. 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.

To apply please submit an online application by clicking the “Apply Now” button and filling one out.

Application notes:

+ Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link.

+ Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.

+ Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Under immediate supervision, performs a number of duties including assisting with diagnostic imaging procedures and image processing; assisting in transporting, and handling patients; assisting physician or diagnostic imaging technologists during examinations; keeping related files and records; and performs related duties as required.

The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Assists with diagnostic imaging procedures and image processing; dispatches orderlies for patients designated for diagnostic examination by attending physicians; helps with patients when needed; assists in placing patients on table and helps Diagnostic Imaging Technologist in positioning seriously ill patients.

+ Attaches and removes equipment parts related to imaging; cleans equipment and facilities after completion of examination.

+ Schedules appointments and registers patients for various imaging modalities.

+ Manages digital images, including transferring information to and from electronic media and print documents as directed, using software such as Picture Archiving Communication (PACS).

+ Records information about the procedure in various computerized systems and logs

The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Minimum Qualifications

+ One (1) year of verifiable work experience involving public contact which includes six (6) months in a medical facility

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.

Written Examination (Weight: 100%)

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written multiple-choice examination designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job related areas which may include but is not limited to the following:

+ Knowledge of basic patient safety and HIPPA regulations, ability to follow instructions/directions, ability to keep simple records, ability to maintain equipment and worksite, interpersonal skills, ability to maintain inventory and order supplies, ability to operate computer systems and programs, oral communication ability, physical ability

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.

Eligible List/Score Report:

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

+ Information about the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

+ Conviction History (https://sfdhr.org/conviction-history-faq)

+ Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)

+ Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)

+ Disaster Service Workers (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

+ Reasonable Accommodation

+ Right to Work (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/?\_gl=1*1pm33c6*\_ga*MTM0MjkxMzcwLjE3NTkyNzM1ODY.*\_ga\_837FY6J1M1*czE3NTkyNzYyODYkbzIkZzEkdDE3NTkyNzYzMDYkajQwJGwwJGgw#:~:text=Identification/Right%20to%20Work)

+ Copies of Application Documents

+ Diversity Statement

+ Veterans Preference

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Stephen Lee at [email protected] or (628) 271-6838.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.