CT/IR Technologist

Job description

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time CT/IR Technologist.
Job Summary
The Technologist will be responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with established protocols, ensuring patient safety, image quality, and efficient departmental operations. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, maintaining equipment and quality assurance standards, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to support timely and accurate diagnostic services.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
• Perform CT, MRI, or IR procedures in accordance with established departmental protocols, with minimal supervision.
• Provide appropriate patient care throughout imaging procedures, ensuring accurate patient identification, correct procedure verification, and correct laterality.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergent situations involving patient care and safety.
• Coordinate patient schedules to ensure imaging procedures are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe and appropriate imaging environment in accordance with departmental safety standards and established protocols.
• Utilize computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
• Complete examination documentation promptly in RIS and verify imaging studies in PACS.
• Prepare CDs, DVDs, or other imaging media as necessary.
• Adhere to the principles of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and applicable radiation safety requirements.
• Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance (QA) checks on CT, MRI, or IR equipment, as applicable.
• Monitor and maintain departmental supplies, including conducting monthly inspections to identify expired materials.
• Promptly notify the supervisor of equipment malfunctions or service interruptions, coordinate service requests, and document service ticket information.
• Participate in department-sponsored in-service training and educational activities related to CT, MRI, IR, and departmental operations.
• Maintain professional, courteous, and respectful interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
• Comply with all SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and departmental policies, procedures, safety standards, and attendance requirements.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedules based on departmental operational needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
• New York State Radiologic Technologist Licensure.
• Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
• Ability to maintain all required continuing education credits and certifications necessary for professional practice.

Preferred Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience performing diagnostic imaging procedures in CT, MRI, or Interventional Radiology (IR), as applicable to the assigned specialty.
• New York State Department of Health (DOH) injection certification.
• Advanced ARRT certification in CT, MRI, or Interventional Radiology (IR), as applicable.
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting.