X-Ray Technologist

Job description

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Radiographer 1 / X-Ray Technologist.
Job Summary
The X-Ray Technologist will perform diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance with established clinical protocols, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety, appropriate radiation protection, efficient workflow, and compassionate patient-centered care, collaborating with radiologists, physicians, nursing personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols, physician orders, and applicable professional standards.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment safely and effectively to obtain high-quality images while minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Verify patient identity, examination orders, and pertinent clinical information before performing imaging procedures.
• Prepare, position, and monitor patients during examinations, ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Apply radiation safety principles, including As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), and comply with applicable radiation protection requirements.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, positioning, and diagnostic adequacy; repeat examinations only when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of imaging procedures and examination completion in departmental information systems.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, equipment cleaning protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent patient conditions and notify clinical personnel as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate imaging services and patient care.
• Maintain imaging equipment and examination areas in a clean, safe condition; report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Provide courteous and professional service to patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, continuing education, and competency activities.
• Assist with orientation and technical instruction of students, house staff, and other personnel, as assigned.
• Adhere to institutional and departmental policies, professional conduct standards, and assigned work schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Department-Specific Additional Key Responsibilities & Duties – General X-Ray Services
• Perform general diagnostic X-ray examinations, portable radiography, fluoroscopic procedures, and operating room imaging within the technologist’s authorized scope of practice.
• Demonstrate proficiency with fixed and portable radiographic equipment, fluoroscopic systems, and imaging equipment used in surgical and procedural settings.
• Provide diagnostic imaging services in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and operating room settings as assigned.
• Complete examination records promptly in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and verify successful image transmission and availability in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Prepare and transfer diagnostic images to approved electronic media or other authorized formats when necessary, consistent with institutional privacy policies.
• Adapt to changing examination volumes, urgent clinical needs, and departmental workflow requirements while maintaining image quality and patient safety.

Required Qualifications
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or higher in Radiologic Technology or a closely related field.
• Current New York State Department of Health Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• 2+ years of professional experience performing diagnostic X-ray procedures.
• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.
• Demonstrated proficiency in general radiography, portable radiography, fluoroscopic imaging, and operating room imaging procedures.
• Knowledge of diagnostic radiographic procedures, patient positioning, radiation protection, and imaging equipment operation.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, and applicable regulatory and professional standards.
• Experience using Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and related computerized patient information systems.
• Ability to perform diagnostic imaging examinations accurately and efficiently in a clinical healthcare environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and respond to changing clinical priorities.

Preferred Qualifications
• 3+ years of progressively responsible diagnostic imaging experience.
• Previous diagnostic X-ray experience in a hospital or comparable acute care setting.
• Experience participating in departmental quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.