Radiologic Technologist and Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem Pool I-IV - X-Ray/Fluoroscopy - County of Ventura

POSITION:
Under immediate (Rad Tech), direct (Rad Tech PDP I or II), or general (Rad Tech-PDP III or IV) supervision prepares and positions patients for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, makes exposures, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images for interpretation by the radiologist in an accurate and timely manner.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
 
The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.
 
IDEAL CANDIDATES:
The ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; strong communication skills, both orally and in writing; and the ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and staff.  

APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Radiologic Technologist:  $27.06 - $40.38 per hour
Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem Pool I:  $30.74  per hour
Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem Pool II:  $37.53   per hour
Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem Pool III:  $44.33  per hour
Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem Pool IV:  $47.74 per hour
 
NEW HIRE INCENTIVES:  New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive of $1,500, subject to the applicable section of the SEIU 721 MOA 2022-2025, Article 38.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE:  Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
   
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE:  Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.
 
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL:  An employee in this role may be eligible for an evening/night shift differential of 5% above their current base salary.
 
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:  Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, Per Diem Pool, and Extra-Help vacancies. There are currently six (6) vacancies within the Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital.
 
NOTE:  If appointed at a lower level, incumbent may be promoted to higher levels without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
 
Radiologic Technologist and Radiologic Technologist-Per Diem Pool I/II/III/IV are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE:  July 28, 2023
CLOSING DATE:  Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.