CT/MRI Tech (Hourly/Per Diem)

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations 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 an hourly/per diem TH Medical Radiographer I / CT-MRI Technician. 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.
• Be able to deal with emergent situations involving patient care issues.
• Coordinate patient schedules to ensure that patient procedures are completed promptly.
• Have the ability to produce high quality images efficiently regardless of volume. Performs exams in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain conditions in MRI CT or IR area which foster an environment focused on patient safety.
• Have prior experience with computerized patient information systems including Radiology Information Systems and PACS.
• Complete all exams immediately in RIS and verify on PACS.
• Burn CDs and DVDs when necessary.
• Have scheduling flexibility as hours may change on 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.
• Maintain principle of ALARA.
• Maintain supplies and check for expired items on a monthly basis.
• Maintain all patient related logs (i.e. pt. incidents/CTDI vol./Infiltrates/etc.).
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly QA on MRI CT or IR equipment and document such.
• Inform supervisor when equipment is offline including contacting service and recording the service ticket number.
• Attend 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 Radiologist State Licensure.
• ARRT registration certification.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Maintained all required CEs for continued certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT certified in MRI CT or IR.
• 2 years of experience in all diagnostic x-ray procedures.
• DOH injection certification to perform MRI and CT exams.
• Prior related hospital experience

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Hourly/Per Diem)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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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.

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