CT IR Technologist

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 a full-time TH Medical Radiographer 1 CT/RI Technologist. 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 CDs and DVDs 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.
• DOH injection certification or certification obtained within 6-months of hire date.
• ARRT certified in X-ray.
• Current BLS certification.
• Maintain all required Continuing Education for continual certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT certified in MRI CT or IR.
• 2 years of experience in all diagnostic Cat Scan.
• Hospital-setting experience.

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours(Full-Time)

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.

Women minorities veterans individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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