Technologist (CT, MRI, or IR) - Hourly/Per Diem (Evenings)

About the role

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Technologist (CT, MRI, or IR) / TH Medical Radiographer 1 (Evenings).

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Licensed Radiological Technologist
• ARRT certified in X-ray
• Current BCLS certification
• Maintain all required CE's for continued certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT certified in MRI, CT, or IR
• 2+ years of experience in all diagnostic MRI, CT, or IR radiology procedures
• Hospital experience