3D Post Processing Radiology Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Description Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity. ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE VIA EMAIL. PAPER APPLICATIONS CONTAINING AN EMAIL ADDRESS WILL ALSO RECEIVE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE.

IF NO EMAIL IS PROVIDED, PAPER NOTIFICATION WILL ARRIVE VIA USPS. Residence Requirements: RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION. There is one vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation.

The technologist salary is $78,250 - $84,228 annually and the trainee salary starts $76,198-$82,006 annually. If you pass the examination, your name will appear on the continuous eligible list for one year. After one year, your name will be removed from the list.

You may apply for retest at six month intervals. Examples of Duties Issued Dec 2024 A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist performs technical and quality assurance functions associated with MRI, Computed Tomography (CT) and radiographic procedures at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC); Performs or assists with MRI, CT and radiographic procedures, to include pre and post processing of images, following prescribed protocols; Prepares equipment and supplies; Prepares and positions patients for imaging using appropriate positioning aids to ensure patient safety; Processes images and prepares/files images for interpretation and report distribution/archive; Reviews images for technical accuracy and determines need for retakes or additional views; Injects contrast pharmaceuticals via venous access as required by the New York State Department of Health, following department guidelines; reports any adverse drug reactions; Administers ionizing radiation; Performs and documents health teaching/patient screening and inquires related to contrast history; Schedules and/or prioritizes procedures to ensure timely procedure completion; Coordinates the scheduling and care of patients with other departments, such as anesthesia, emergency room, physician's offices and other facilities; Arranges for and/or performs appropriate patient transport to and from radiology department; Inspects and keeps images, computer/digital, electronic transfer, processing and ancillary equipment in safe working order to ensure proper and safe performance before patient procedures are initiated; informs supervisor, co-workers or repair staff of needed maintenance; Performs mandated regulatory compliance tasks and quality control in accordance with federal, state and local authorities and accrediting bodies; Meets with vendors to discuss existing and new products; provides related education/training to co-workers; Serves as a mentor and participates in the orientation of staff and students; Participates in new technology/product in-services, training programs and meetings and serves on committees Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of application: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS as MRI TECHNOLOGIST (Job Grade Rad Scale 3): Graduation from an accredited school* of Radiologic Technology and one (1) year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT) experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS as MRI TECHNOLOGIST TRAINEE (Job Grade Rad Scale 2): Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school* of Radiologic Technology.

After completion of the one (1) year training term and completion of special requirements, a trainee candidate shall be entitled to advance to permanent status as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist (Job Group Rad Scale 3) without further examination. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Radiologic Technologist as issued by the New York State Department of Health at the time of application, appointment and throughout continued employment; and Possession of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification with Radiology Primary Credential at the time of application and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; and Possession and maintenance of certification to administer contrast media intravenously issued by New York State Department of Health, in accordance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 10, Part 89.40, at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; and Possession and maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment. Notes: 1

Candidates must pass a safety and screening test for American College of Radiology MRI designated areas of Zone III (outside the immediate scanning area) and Zone IV (magnet room). Medical or electronic devices may interfere with the exam or potentially pose a risk. In consideration of the need for the safety of employees assigned to this area, random safety and screening will be performed 2.

*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education

If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee

3. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements Notice to Candidates: Transcripts will now be accepted by the Department of Personnel ONLY at time of application. All subsequent transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.

Supplemental Information Subjects of Examination: SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position. In your summary of training include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended.

You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license. Specify the date that your license was first issued.

In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each. Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will NOT be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.

Notes: HOW TO APPLY: Either online by clicking "Apply" on the top right of the online exam announcement or by printing a paper application from erie.gov, Erie County Application for Examination or Appointment (Download PDF reader) , or if you do not have internet access you may pick up an application form at the Erie County Personnel Department, 95 Franklin Street, Room 604, Buffalo, New York 14202. Forms are also available at Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries and at Town, Village and School District administrative offices. Completed forms should then be returned to the Erie County Personnel Department

In addition, candidates must request their colleges to send transcripts to the Erie County Personnel Department or attach transcripts to your application. No applications will be evaluated until all the above information, including transcripts, is received. MILITARY STATUS: If you expect to enter military service, you may still compete in this examination and may be appointed or reinstated after you return home from active duty.

VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates may be investigated or called for an interview to determine whether they qualified for appointment. In addition to meeting specific requirements, candidates and appointees must be of good moral character and habits. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment.

Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offense are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicant will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required.

VETERANS: Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively, added to their earned scores if successful in the examination. You should claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment. If you have already used these credits you may not claim them again

Children of firefighters or police officers killed in the line of duty may also be eligible for additional credit. Contact the Erie County Personnel Dept. for more information.

This examination is prepared by the New York State Department of Civil Service and held in compliance with the New York State Civil Service Law and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Civil Service. **IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY** A $15.00 filing fee is required for this exam. If applying online the payment process will be outlined

When submitting by mail or hand delivering, the required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment.

As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified. APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.

All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification (Download PDF reader) form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement.