X-Ray Technologist (Nights)
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 X-Ray Technologist / TH Medical Radiographer 1 (Nights). The successful candidate will: Be a licensed radiological technologist required to perform diagnostic imaging including general X-ray, portables, fluoroscopy, and all other applicable diagnostic exams. Be familiar with all diagnostic equipment including portable and fluoroscopic equipment and the operating room. Demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality images efficiently regardless of volume. Performs exams in accordance with established protocols. Demonstrate the ability to provide outstanding assistance to external and internal customers. Provide excellent customer service. Be responsible for patient care while performing Imaging, including accuracy of patient identification. Demonstrate the ability to deal with emergent situations. Maintain the principle of ALARA. Demonstrate the ability to teach House Staff or other personnel in the technical aspects of imaging equipment. Have prior experience with computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS. Ensure all exams are completed immediately in RIS and verify on PACS. When necessary, burn CDs and DVDs. Be flexible, 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, including principles of behavior. Adhere to hospital/ department infection control policies and procedures. Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients. Adhere to time and attendance policies. Perform other tasks as required.
Requirements
- New York State Licensure
- ARRT registration
- Associate of Applied Science Degree or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of experience in all diagnostic X-ray procedures in a hospital setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic imaging including general X-ray, portables, fluoroscopy, and all other applicable diagnostic exams
- Produce high-quality images efficiently regardless of volume
- Perform exams in accordance with established protocols
- Provide outstanding assistance to external and internal customers
- Provide excellent customer service
- Responsible for patient care while performing Imaging, including accuracy of patient identification
- Deal with emergent situations
- Maintain the principle of ALARA
- Teach House Staff or other personnel in the technical aspects of imaging equipment
- Ensure all exams are completed immediately in RIS and verify on PACS
- Burn CDs and DVDs when necessary
- Adhere to all SUNY Downstate Medical Center and department policies and procedures, including principles of behavior
- Adhere to hospital/ department infection control policies and procedures
- Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients
- Adhere to time and attendance policies
- Perform other tasks as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
