Residence Requirements:

THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION.  At present there is one anticipated vacancies at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. 

Examples of Duties:

A Computed Tomography Technologist performs technical and quality assurance functions associated with Computed Tomography (CT) and radiographic procedures using CT and other essential equipment; 

Performs CT images to include pre and post processing of images as required by department protocol;

Sets up radiographic room for CT procedures and prepares the necessary equipment to perform basic and complex CT imaging studies using a pressure injector, catheters, needles, guide wires, contrast media, anesthetic, etc. required for the study;

Records and communicates laboratory values;

Performs venous injections of contrast under the supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP);

Reviews images for technical accuracy and determines the need for retakes or additional imaging;

Orders, maintains and tracks inventory;

Assists physician in sterile technique;

Coordinates the scheduling and care of patients;

Meets with vendors to discuss existing and new products;

Assists in performing quality assurance as per mandated by appropriate governing agencies (i.e. Joint commission, NYSDOH, ACR, HCFA, NRC, OSHA, FDA, etc.);

Observes and records patient's condition and reports significant information to physician or nurse;

Executes established software protocols necessary for cross sectional radiography;

Administers ionizing radiation to obtain radiographic images for diagnostic and/or interventional purposes;

Maintains electronic imaging, processing and monitoring equipment for quality imaging;

Performs and remains competent in all CT procedures and radiographic procedures including the use of portable fluoroscopy and portable unit.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before July 31st, 2020:

Graduation from an approved school of Radiologic Technology and one year of experience as a radiologic technologist. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession and maintenance 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 appointment and throughout;

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 permanent appointment and throughout;

Possession and maintenance of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification at time of appointment and throughout;

Possession and maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification at time of appointment and throughout.

Notes:

1. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the experience requirements.   

2.  Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices.  If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.  You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee.

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.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. 

Subjects 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.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. 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.