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

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Suny Downstate Health Sciences University in New York, NY seeks an hourly/per diem Radiology Technologist (CT, MRI, or IR) / TH Medical Radiographer 1 (Evenings) to perform imaging procedures per protocol with minimal supervision. You will ensure accurate patient identification, correct procedure, and proper laterality, while maintaining patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires NYS licensure, ARRT X-ray certification, and current BCLS certification, with CE credits for

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in X-ray is required.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Maintain CE credits for continued certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI, CT, or IR procedures per established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Provide patient care while maintaining accurate identification, procedure, and laterality.
• Coordinate patient schedules to ensure timely completion of procedures.
• Maintain ALARA practices and keep equipment and area clean and safe.
• QA daily/weekly/monthly on MRI, CT, or IR equipment and document results.
• Inform supervisor of equipment offline issues and log service tickets.
• Attend department-sponsored in-services related to MRI, CT, IR, and operations.

Education

New York State Licensed Radiological Technologist

ARRT certification in X-ray

Current BCLS certification

CE credits for continued certification

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Job Description 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). 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.

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.