Computed Tomography CT Technologist 42340010 (Continuous Recruitment - No written exam required)

Computed Tomography Technologist

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.

There are no residency requirements for participation in this examination. There is one vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The salary is $78,250 - $84,228 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

A Computed Tomography Technologist performs technical and quality assurance functions associated with Computed Tomography 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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 appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

Possession 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 maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

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

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

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

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, 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 form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement.