Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist and Trainee (Continuous Recruitment) - Erie County, NY : Job Details

Salary: $76,198.00 - $84,228.00 Annually Location : Buffalo, NY Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 42337010 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 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 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, , 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 form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. BENEFITS OFFERED TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY CSEA IN ERIE COUNTYHEALTH BENEFITS Erie County offers comprehensive health insurance plans through the Labor-Management Healthcare Fund (LMHF), administered by Univera Healthcare. Eligible employees can choose from the following plans:

• Enhanced Plan (POS 202)
• Core Plan (POS 203)
• Value Plan (POS 204)
• Bronze High Deductible Plan (POS 8200)

Plan Details:

• Value Plan (POS 204): This is the default plan for all new employees. These employees are required to contribute 15% of the plan's premium through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Enhanced Plan (POS 202) & Core Plan (POS 203): Employees opting for these plans must pay the difference in cost between their selected plan and the employer's contribution toward the Value Plan.
• Bronze High Deductible Plan (POS 8200): Available to all employees regardless of hire date, the County covers 100% of the premium for this plan. It features a $2,000 individual / $4,000 family deductible and includes preventive services covered in full.

Health Insurance Waiver Full-Time employees who waive participation in the County's health insurance plan and are not covered by another County health insurance plan receive, in lieu of the insurance, $500 per month for Family Coverage or $200 per month for Individual Coverage. Dental Insurance: Full-time employees represented by CSEA in Erie County receive dental coverage through the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund (EBF). The County contributes $22.13 per bi-weekly pay period for single coverage and $72.69 for family coverage. Health Flexible Spending Account: Erie County offers a Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA), allowing employees to set aside up to a maximum amount set by the IRS each year in pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. PAID TIME OFF

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays annually, including Juneteenth and Election Day.
• Vacation Leave:
• Starts at 10 days per year, increases to up to 30 days with years of service.
• Can be accrued up to 25 days; unused vacation is payable upon separation.
• Eighty (80) hours of unused vacation time can be sold back annually, subject to minimum balance requirements.
• Sick Leave:
• Accrues at 15 days per year (4.62 hrs per pay period).
• Unused sick leave may be accrued up to 300 days (for employees hired after August 7, 2014).
• Personal Leave:
• Four days per year (for employees hired after August 7, 2014).
• Bereavement Leave: Up to four paid days for immediate family.

RETIREMENT New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System

• Eligible employees are enrolled in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSLRS, administered by the Office of the State Comptroller. NYSLRS is one of the largest and most secure public pension systems in the United States, providing over one million public employees, retirees, and beneficiaries with reliable, lifetime retirement income, disability protection, and death benefits. All employees are eligible to join, and full-time permanent employees are required to join.
• An employee's tier is determined by their date of membership; employees who joined on or after April 1, 2012, are classified as Tier 6 members. Tier 6 members become vested after 5 years of credited service, with an option to retire as early as age 55.
• Tier 6 members are required to contribute between 3% and 6% of gross reportable earnings for all years of public service. Contribution rates are determined based on annual wage and are adjusted annually on April 1.

Deferred Compensation Plan Erie County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan administered by Corebridge Financial (formerly AIG/VALIC). This plan is a voluntary, employee-funded program designed to supplement an employee's retirement savings. Employees can contribute up to 100% of their salary on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis, not exceeding the annual IRS limit. (For 2025, the contribution limit is $23,500.) WORK SCHEDULE

• Employees work a standard schedule that includes a paid one-hour lunch period each workday.
• Eligible employees receive overtime pay at one and one-half times their regular rate for hours worked beyond their standard work schedule. Alternatively, employees may opt to accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay, up to a maximum of 120 hours. Unused compensatory time is payable upon separation.
• Shift Differential Pay: Employees working non-standard shifts receive additional compensation:
• Second Shift: An additional $1.75 per hour.
• Third Shift: An additional $2.25 per hour.

TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit Commuter Benefits Account: Save on commuting expenses, including Metro trains and buses, commuter trains, ridesharing, etc. with a pre-tax paycheck deduction. Employees may deduct an IRS-set amount each month for combined commuter highway vehicle transportation and transit passes.
• Parking Commuter Benefits Account: Save on work-related parking expenses with a pre-tax paycheck deduction. Employees may deduct an IRS-set amount each month for qualified parking.

Parking Reimbursement Full-time employees regularly assigned to work locations without free parking receive a $40 per month reimbursement for parking expenses. OTHER BENEFITS

• Compensation & Step Increases: Employees receive scheduled step increases based on their length of service, in accordance with the CSEA collective bargaining agreement. Step advancements typically occur annually for five years, and less frequent longevity increases thereafter.
• Employee Discount Program - PerkSpot: Erie County employees have access to PerkSpot, an exclusive online discount platform offering savings on a wide range of products and services.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Erie County offers a DCFSA, allowing employees to set aside up to $5,000 pre-tax dollars to cover eligible dependent care expenses.
• On-Site Fitness Center: The Rath Building features an on-site fitness center available to County employees. This facility provides convenient access to exercise equipment and wellness resources.
• Employee Assistance Program: Erie County provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program through eviCore, offering support for various personal and work-related challenges.
• Percipio Online Learning Platform: Through the Skillsoft Percipio platform, employees have access to thousands of online courses, eBooks, and videos.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: As a public sector employee, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.
• Additional Paid Time Off: Employees are entitled to paid time off to (a) take promotional and open competitive civil service examinations administered by Erie County, (b) cancer screenings (up to four hours annually), and (c) donate blood (up to four hours annually).
• Commitment to Internal Promotion: Erie County strongly supports career advancement and promotion from within. Civil service promotional opportunities are posted internally, and eligible employees are encouraged to apply.