Residence Requirements:

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill one anticipated vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation.

Examples of Duties:

An Ultra-Sonographer maintains and operates imaging, processing and monitoring equipment and assisting a radiologist in the performance of specialized radiographic studies and scans; 

Sets up imaging room for procedures and prepares the necessary catheters, needles, guide wires, etc. for the study;

Ensures proper patient identification and verifies procedure order is appropriate as per protocols;

Assists physician in sterile technique during procedure;

Provides correct patient identification and markers on all images;

Edits and routes electronic images as required;

Performs and documents patient and family education;

Coordinates scheduling of patients with departments, transportation, etc.;

Performs quality assurance, tracking and documentation as mandated by regulatory agencies;

Attends in-service and other lecture courses and seeks out educational experiences to promote professional growth and development;

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

Images organs, masses and fluid collections within the body or uses ultrasound equipment to provide diagnostic information;

Provides concise and relevant information on patients and department status to the oncoming and on-call shifts;

Administers sound waves to obtain radiographic images for diagnostic purposes;

Performs portable images;

Maintains clean, well-supplied, orderly work areas, patient areas and procedure suites;

Adheres to all ECMC and radiology policies, procedures and protocols;

Uses time between procedures in a productive manner (i.e., stocking, quality assurance, continuing education, film/report/ file distribution, etc.);

Stocks and orders supplies and maintains inventory in a fiscally sound manner;

Cleans procedure suites after use and prepares for next patient;

Cleans, troubleshoots and performs quality assurance on all imaging/processing equipment;

Schedules and/or prioritizes procedures to ensure timely completion taking into consideration staffing volume and equipment status;

Arranges for and/or performs patient transport;

Operates computer/digital ultra sound imaging, electronic transfer, PACS, HIS, RIS, quality assurance, ancillary equipment and processing equipment.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before July 31, 2017: 

Candidates must possess the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential as issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) at the time of application; and
As of January 2017, candidates must possess the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential as issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) at the time of application.

Notes:

NOTE: lVerifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements

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

Subjects of Examination:

Scope of the Examination:  There will be no written or oral test for this examination.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested. 

Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the Erie County Department of Personnel on or before the last filing date of July 31, 2017

Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire. 

The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be available on September 1, 2017 and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between September 1, 2017, and midnight September 30, 2017.*

NOTE:  Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application filing deadline of July 31, 2017.  Candidates who fail to submit a questionnaire by midnight, September 30, 2017, will not receive a rating.

**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.