County of Los Angeles
MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity (OC) EXAM NUMBER
Y5778A START OF FILING PERIOD
January 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., (PT) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals – and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 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 to supportive housing. MISSION
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION
Provides consultative advice in medical physics to physicians, and determines optimal clinical use of radiation generated by a variety of equipment used in the fields of diagnostic radiology, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. Consults with and assists the physician in determining proper level of treatment; such determinations include establishing the number of x-ray beams to be employed in carrying out treatments, angles of beams in relation to area to be treated, possible effects of treatment upon organs not undergoing treatment, and rate of dose absorption in tissue. Considers the interacting nature of these factors to advise concerning number of treatments and dosage per treatment. Employs tables of values, computer programs, and phantom measurements necessitating mathematical and physical calculations. Computes radiation dosimetry based upon physician\'s plan, and determines dose distribution to various organs of the body; recommends safe and effective quantities of radioisotopes in nuclear medicine procedures considering variables of isotopes, radioactive decay and absorption rate of particular organs. Computes and recommends dosimetry for radiation sources in implanted, surface mold and intracavitary treatment applications. Recommends treatment time for radioactive sources and radiation beams considering radiobiological effects on patient. Consults with and makes recommendations to physicians on the effective use of equipment and materials in conducting diagnostic examinations with x-ray and other imaging systems, and materials. Prepares and conducts lectures on the medical physics of beam radiation, nuclear medicine, and radioactive source therapy as part of the resident physician training program. Instructs technicians in the theoretical and procedural aspects of radiation physics. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OPTION I:
A Ph.D. in physics, biophysics or medical physics from an accredited college or university with specialization in radiation physics. OPTION II:
A Master\'s degree in physics, biophysics or medical physics from an accredited college or university with specialization in radiation physics and three years of professional experience in medical radiation physics, including experience with diagnostic x-ray machines, orthovoltage and super-voltage x-ray machines, teletherapy units and radioisotopes. PHYSICAL CLASS
2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*In order to receive credit for the required degree and coursework you must include a legible copy of the degree and “official” transcripts (which shows proof of degree awarded), or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application. Applications received without evidence of the required degree and coursework will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST SHOW PROOF OF DEGREE AWARDED OR IF TRANSCRIPT(S) DOES NOT SHOW DEGREE AWARDED BOTH TRANSCRIPT(S) AND DEGREE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must be prepared to provide an original "official" transcript from the college or university to verify the required degree(s). NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission, you may email them to the exam analyst at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or certificate from an accredited institution as directed on the job posting. The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit the following documents. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to the exam analyst. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following: Additional experience in medical radiation physics, including experience with diagnostic x-ray machines, orthovoltage and super-voltage x-ray machines, teletherapy units and radioisotopes beyond the requirements. A letter from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) stating you are Board eligible. In order to receive credit for the ABR Board eligible letter you must include a legible copy of the letter at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application. EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information weighed 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to 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 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
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 history unless 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. 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). VACANCY INFORMATION
The list of successful candidates created from this exam 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 FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address. If you already have a governmentjobs.com account, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. Many important notifications including final results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Please add truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and approved senders to avoid emails being filtered as spam. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply. Regardless, you can check notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox. It is your responsibility to view correspondence. LA County will not consider claims of not viewing as a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling. You may be required to verify your email address when submitting an application. This only needs to be done once per email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on clearly showing that you meet the exam requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided and include: employer name and address, job title, dates, hours per week, and description of work. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process. Falsification may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Merely using language from the Class Specification will not demonstrate qualification. References such as “See Resume” may lead to an incomplete application and disqualification. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes as required by law. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: If you lack regular access, applications can be completed at public libraries in Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: Each applicant must file online using their own user ID and password. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County supports ARDI goals to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Teresa Ruocco, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
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Open Competitive Job Opportunity (OC) EXAM NUMBER
Y5778A START OF FILING PERIOD
January 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., (PT) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals – and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 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 to supportive housing. MISSION
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION
Provides consultative advice in medical physics to physicians, and determines optimal clinical use of radiation generated by a variety of equipment used in the fields of diagnostic radiology, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. Consults with and assists the physician in determining proper level of treatment; such determinations include establishing the number of x-ray beams to be employed in carrying out treatments, angles of beams in relation to area to be treated, possible effects of treatment upon organs not undergoing treatment, and rate of dose absorption in tissue. Considers the interacting nature of these factors to advise concerning number of treatments and dosage per treatment. Employs tables of values, computer programs, and phantom measurements necessitating mathematical and physical calculations. Computes radiation dosimetry based upon physician\'s plan, and determines dose distribution to various organs of the body; recommends safe and effective quantities of radioisotopes in nuclear medicine procedures considering variables of isotopes, radioactive decay and absorption rate of particular organs. Computes and recommends dosimetry for radiation sources in implanted, surface mold and intracavitary treatment applications. Recommends treatment time for radioactive sources and radiation beams considering radiobiological effects on patient. Consults with and makes recommendations to physicians on the effective use of equipment and materials in conducting diagnostic examinations with x-ray and other imaging systems, and materials. Prepares and conducts lectures on the medical physics of beam radiation, nuclear medicine, and radioactive source therapy as part of the resident physician training program. Instructs technicians in the theoretical and procedural aspects of radiation physics. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OPTION I:
A Ph.D. in physics, biophysics or medical physics from an accredited college or university with specialization in radiation physics. OPTION II:
A Master\'s degree in physics, biophysics or medical physics from an accredited college or university with specialization in radiation physics and three years of professional experience in medical radiation physics, including experience with diagnostic x-ray machines, orthovoltage and super-voltage x-ray machines, teletherapy units and radioisotopes. PHYSICAL CLASS
2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*In order to receive credit for the required degree and coursework you must include a legible copy of the degree and “official” transcripts (which shows proof of degree awarded), or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application. Applications received without evidence of the required degree and coursework will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST SHOW PROOF OF DEGREE AWARDED OR IF TRANSCRIPT(S) DOES NOT SHOW DEGREE AWARDED BOTH TRANSCRIPT(S) AND DEGREE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must be prepared to provide an original "official" transcript from the college or university to verify the required degree(s). NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission, you may email them to the exam analyst at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or certificate from an accredited institution as directed on the job posting. The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit the following documents. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to the exam analyst. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following: Additional experience in medical radiation physics, including experience with diagnostic x-ray machines, orthovoltage and super-voltage x-ray machines, teletherapy units and radioisotopes beyond the requirements. A letter from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) stating you are Board eligible. In order to receive credit for the ABR Board eligible letter you must include a legible copy of the letter at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application. EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information weighed 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to 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 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
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 history unless 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. 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). VACANCY INFORMATION
The list of successful candidates created from this exam 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 FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address. If you already have a governmentjobs.com account, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. Many important notifications including final results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Please add truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and approved senders to avoid emails being filtered as spam. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply. Regardless, you can check notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox. It is your responsibility to view correspondence. LA County will not consider claims of not viewing as a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling. You may be required to verify your email address when submitting an application. This only needs to be done once per email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on clearly showing that you meet the exam requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided and include: employer name and address, job title, dates, hours per week, and description of work. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process. Falsification may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Merely using language from the Class Specification will not demonstrate qualification. References such as “See Resume” may lead to an incomplete application and disqualification. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes as required by law. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: If you lack regular access, applications can be completed at public libraries in Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: Each applicant must file online using their own user ID and password. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County supports ARDI goals to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Teresa Ruocco, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
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