$55–60/hr
75d ago
Technologist (CT, MRI, or IR) - Hourly/Per Diem (Evenings)
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center
New York, NY, US
Summary
The technologist will perform CT, MRI, or IR procedures while ensuring patient safety and accurate identification. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment quality assurance, managing supplies, and documenting procedures within the Radiology Information System.
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.
