MRI, CT & IR Technologist (Nights)

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.

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