CT / IR Technologist

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.