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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.

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:

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) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

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 718-270-3025.