Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the announcement may close at any time

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.The Department of Public Health is accepting applications for a Electroencephalograph Technician I.

• Application Reopening: 7/01/2022
• Application Reopening Deadline: Amended - 7/26/2022
• Application Opening: Originally 1/13/2022
• Application Deadline: Originally 1/28/2022
• Compensation: $78,780 - $95,758 Yearly
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID: PBT-2436-115316
• Employment Type: Full-Time

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is the largest department within the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF). The Mission of the SFDPH is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. For more information, visit www.sfdph.org.

Amendment Dates:

• 3/10/2022 - Job announcement reopened for more applicants - Deadline 3/25/2022
• 3/21/2022 - Extended filing deadline date to Continuous
• 5/03/2022 - Closing announcement on 5/03/2022
• 5/26/2022 - Job announcement reopened for more applicants
• 6/06/2022 - Closing announcement on 6/06/2022
• 7/01/2022 - Job announcement reopened for more applicants

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is accepting applications for one (1) full time position in class 2436 Electroencephalograph Technician I.

Under supervision of the Supervising Nurse, the Electroencephalograph (EEG) Technician operates and monitors Electroencephalographic (EEG) equipment as part of the diagnostic examination or treatment plan for patients.

The 2436 Electroencephalograph Technician performs the following essential job functions:

1. Makes appointments with patients pursuant to medical staff requisitions; interviews patients for nonmedical information; attempts to reassure disturbed patients.
2. Operates an electroencephalograph machine in making electroencephalograms of patients as directed by medical staff; carries out specific electroencephalograph procedures as directed by physicians.
3. Reviews and edits each electroencephalogram, rules out all artifacts; may mark sections of the electroencephalogram for study by the medical staff; cuts electroencephalogram- record for filing.
4. Sets up and maintains all files and records relevant to electroencephalograph laboratory; types relevant letters and reports,
5. May make simple repairs and adjustments to electroencephalograph machine; calls attention to superiors regarding the need for major repairs; orders supplies and materials for the laboratory.

The 2436 Electroencephalograph Technician also performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Requires graduation from high school;

AND

Experience: At least six months of training and experience in the operation and handling of hospital electroencephalograph equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Important Note: Please be clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Applications that do not appear to meet the minimum qualifications will not move forward in the recruitment process.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

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

Verification of Experience: http://sfdhr.org/getting-job#verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Verification of Education: If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying): Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience, and training. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: 100%): The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will be sent to those qualified candidates who demonstrate to meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit the completed SQ in the time frame indicated and responses on the SQ cannot be changed once submitted. A passing score must be achieved on the SQ in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. Candidates will be placed in rank order according to their final score on the SQ. After the confidential eligible list/score report is adopted, the department may administer additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. The SQ is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the application to be reviewed during the scoring process. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.

Eligible List Duration: The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of twelve (12) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of 3 scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Terms of Announcement:

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. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all. 

ICARE:

Willingness to uphold/abide by ZSFG’s ICARE (I-Introduce, C-Connect, A-Ask, R-Respond, E-Exit) philosophy for employee and patient interactions: https://zuckerbergsanfranciscogeneral.org/about-us/.

Electronic Health Record (EHR):

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is implementing a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and DPH employees must demonstrate competency in the use of the system that is appropriate for their classification as a condition of employment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Some positions in the Department of Public Health will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, gowns, eye and face protection, and face-fitting respirators. The requirement for the use of PPE may come on short or no notice. Facial hair or any condition that interferes with a face-fitting respirator’s seal (i.e., weakens the seal between the respirator and the wearer’s bare skin) is not permitted when face-fitting respirators are worn, including during initial or periodic respirator fit-testing.

Employees who choose not to shave and do not have either American Disabilities Act (ADA) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Accommodations do not have the right to alternate work assignments or the option of using a loose-fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) in place of a Face Fitting Respirator.

Medical Examination/Drug Testing:

Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test, a medical examination and/or drug test. Medical Examination Information

Exam Type: Entrance

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information about the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Disaster Service Workers
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Copies of Application Documents
• Right to Work
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Herbert Chau at [email protected] or (415) 554-2911.

#ZR2

- Commitment to providing first-class care and service to all members of the DPH service population, with heightened sensitivity and awareness to racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse members of the DPH’s workforce and patient populations.

- Desire and commitment to lead and participate in antiracism, racial justice, and equity work that impacts quality of patient care, and improvements in employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to push and drive change in these areas.

- Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse workforce and patient population.

- Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, and sexuality.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.