Radiographer

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This is technical radiology work at the full performance level providing diagnostic x-ray services at the district health centers. An employee in this class reviews requests for radiographs and operates computer related equipment to produce patient diagnosis. Work includes screening patients for x-rays and positioning patient for proper exposure. An employee in this class develops images. Contact with patients, physicians and outside institutions regarding requests for x-rays and/or transfer of images is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior and involves moderate physical effort and potential hazards.

Minimum Requirements

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
1. EDUCATION:

Completion of an approved two-year course in radiology.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Possession of certification in Radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Radiographer.

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration, or certification.
If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document
Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration, or certification - One time only!
You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.
Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification - Separate document required for each application
If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
Jamie M. Trull

Office of Human Resources

City of Philadelphia

Health, Human Services, and Management Team

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Application Details

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Jamie M. Trull

Office of Human Resources

City of Philadelphia

Health, Human Services, and Management Team

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

[t] 215-686-5561

[f] 215-686-0861

[e] Jamie.trull@phila.gov

3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

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The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay for such period, without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.
Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.
Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.
Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.
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ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on 01/05/2024.
Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:
1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application
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ELIGIBLE LIST

OPEN- COMPETITIVE: Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City em...