MRI, CT & IR Technologist (Nights)

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City is seeking a full-time TH Medical Radiographer 1 / MRI-CT-IR Technologist (Nights) to perform MRI, CT and IR procedures according to established protocols and in accordance with patient safety standards.

You will be responsible for patient care during imaging, ensure proper identification and laterality, and work with RIS/PACS systems to complete exams promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience performing MRI/CT/IR procedures per approved protocols.
• Ability to work nights and coordinate patient schedules.
• Familiar with RIS and PACS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI, CT, or IR procedures with minimal supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and correct identification of procedures and laterality.
• Coordinate patient scheduling to maintain prompt service
• Maintain ALARA and QA on MRI/CT/IR equipment.
• Prepare CDs/DVDs when necessary.

Skills

MRI procedures

CT procedures

Patient care

RIS familiarity

PACS familiarity

Tools

RIS

PACS

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.