Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least (1) Permanent, Full-Time appointment to the Senior Radiologic Technologist classification in the Medical Services Department. This position is under the direction of the Chief of Primary Care Services, Chief Physician and Surgeon, Medical Services Administrator, and Supervising Registered Nurse.
The incumbent will be responsible for ongoing radiology services. Performing routine and emergency x-rays on all forensic patients at Patton State Hospital. Selecting techniques to obtain optimum radiographic quality; critiquing film to determine whether it should be repeated or extended; being alert to patient crises requiring notification of a physician; and planning and directing the work of other Radiologic Technologists in a hospital setting.

ALL APPLICANTS MAY BE PRE-SCREENED FOR BREADTH AND DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY BE INTERVIEWED BASED ON SCREENING CRITERIA. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS TAKE SPECIAL CARE IN THOROUGHLY AND ACCURATELY COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

All interested candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment application to the Human Resources -Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (SPECIALIST-SAFETY)

$6,459.00 - $7,524.00 T
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions:

1
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Department Information
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
3102 E Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Radiologic Technologist Certificate License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 487880 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
*Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/19/2025

• Performing and supervising diagnostic imaging procedures (routine, portable, and emergency x-rays)
• Triaging imaging requests and coordinating services with providers and units
• Maintaining quality standards and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, and state radiation safety regulations
• Managing radiology inventory and coordinating service and repair of imaging equipment
• Participating in departmental budgeting, P&P reviews, QA/PI monitoring, and report preparation
• Mentoring and training Radiologic Technologists and non-licensed assistants
• Ensuring staff compliance with infection control and radiation safety protocols
• Must possess and maintain valid certification as a Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiology issued by the California Department of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch
• Live Scan clearance and background check required
• Must maintain current CPR certification
• Full Patient Contact designation—compliance with all mandatory training is required
  In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Senior Radiologic Technologist classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Senior Radiologic Technologist (Specialist-Safety) Exam Bulletin