MRI, CT & IR Technologist (Nights)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Radiographer 1 / MRI-CT-IR Technologist for nights in the Department of Radiology. The role encompasses MRI, CT, and IR procedures, with emphasis on patient safety, accurate imaging, and adherence to RIS/PACS workflows.

Qualified candidates hold NYS radiologic technologist licensure, AART certification, and BCLS; continuing education is required. The ideal applicant has 2+ years in MRI/CT/IR and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed radiological technologist.
• AART Certification.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Maintain all required CE's for continued certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform MRI, CT, or IR procedures with established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Ensure patient care and accurate identification, correct procedure, and correct laterality.
• Coordinate patient schedules to complete procedures promptly.
• Maintain patient safety and clean, organized imaging areas (MRI/CT/IR).
• Perform QA on MRI, CT, or IR equipment and document results.
• Assist with RIS/PACS workflow and job-related documentation.

Skills

2+ years MRI/CT/IR experience

Hospital imaging experience

ARRT MRI/CT/IR certified

Education

NYS Licensed radiological technologist

AART Certification

Current BCLS certification

CE credits for continued certification

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Radiographer 1 / MRI-CT-IR Technologist (Nights).

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform all MRI, CT, or IR procedures with established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for patient care while performing imaging, including accuracy of patient identification/correct procedure/correct laterality.
• Able to deal with emergent situations involving patient care issues
• Coordinates patient schedules to ensure that patient procedures are completed promptly
• Must maintain conditions in MRI, CT, or IR areas, which foster an environment focused on patient safety.
• Must have prior experience with computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS.
• All exams must be completed immediately in RIS and verified on PACS.
• Duties include burning CD's and DVD's when necessary.
• Hours may change on an as-needed basis according to departmental operating needs
• Must adhere to all SUNY Downstate Medical Center and department policies and procedures, including the principles of behavior.
• Maintains the principle of ALARA.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies and checking for expired items on a monthly basis.
• Performs daily/ weekly/ monthly QA on MRI, CT, or IR equipment and document such
• Responsible for informing the supervisor when equipment is offline, including contacting service and recording the service ticket number.
• Must attend all department-sponsored In-services relative to MRI, CT, IR, and departmental issues.
• Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients.
• Must adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed radiological technologist
• AART Certification
• Current BCLS certification
• Maintain all required CE's for continued certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in all diagnostic MRI, CT, or IR Radiology procedures
• DOH injection certification
• ARRT certified in MRI, CT, or IR
• Hospital experience

About Us

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 [e-mail].