Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist and Trainee (Continuous Recruitment)

Salary: $76,198.00 - $84,228.00 Annually

Location : 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY 14202, NY

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (ECMC)

Opening Date: 12/05/2024

Exam fee: $15.00

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 Zo…