Technologist (CT, MRI, or IR)
Job No: 496566
Department: RADIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC
Local Title: Technologist (CT, MRI, or IR)
Budget Title: Teaching Hospital Medical Radiographer I
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Categories: Clinical, Patient Care Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Technologist (CT, MRI, or IR) / TH Medical Radiographer I. The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate the ability to perform all MRI, CT, or IR procedures with established protocols, with minimal supervision
- Be responsible for patient care while performing imaging, to include accuracy of patient identification/correct procedure/correct laterality.
- Demonstrate ability to deal with emergent situations involving patient care issues.
- Coordinate patient schedules to ensure that patient procedures are completed promptly.
- Maintain conditions in MRI, CT, or IR area which foster an environment focused on patient safety.
- Demonstrate prior experience with computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS.
- Ensure that all exams must be completed immediately in RIS and verified on PACS.
- Conduct burning of CD's and DVD's when necessary.
- Demonstrate flexibility with availability as working hours may change on an as needed basis according to departmental operating needs.
- Adhere to all SUNY Downstate Medical Center and department policies and procedures, to include principle of behavior.
- Maintains principle of ALARA.
- Be responsible for maintaining supplies and checking for expired items on a monthly basis.
- Perform daily/weekly/monthly quality assurance on MRI, CT, or IR equipment and document such.
- Be responsible for informing supervisor when equipment is off line including contacting service and recording the service ticket number.
- Be accountable for attending all department-sponsored in-services relative to MRI, CT, IR, and departmental issues.
- Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients.
- Adhere to time and attendance policies.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Required Qualifications:
- New York State Licensed Radiological Technologist with DOH injection certification required to perform MRI and CT exams.
- ARRT certified in X-ray.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Maintain all required CE's for continued certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ARRT certified in MRI, CT, or IR.
- 2+ years of experience in all diagnostic MRI, CT, or IR radiology procedures.
- Hospital experience.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm (Full-Time) Salary Grade/Rank: SL-3 Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ...@downstate.edu
Advertised: October 09, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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