X-Ray Technologist - Hourly/Per Diem
Job No: 496625
Department: RADIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC
Local Title: X-Ray Technologist - Hourly/Per Diem
Budget Title: Teaching Hospital Medical Radiographer I
Work Type: Hourly
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Categories: Clinical, Patient Care
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:
UUP
Job Summary:
The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Medical Radiographer I / X-Ray Technologist. The successful candidate will:

• Be a licensed radiological technologist required to perform diagnostic imaging including general x-ray, portables, fluoroscopy and all other applicable diagnostic exams.
• Be familiar with all diagnostic equipment including portable and fluoroscopic equipment and the operating room.
• Have the ability to produce high quality images efficiently regardless of volume. Performs exams in accordance with established protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide assistance to external and internal costumers and provide excellent customer service.
• Be responsible for patient care while performing imaging, to include accuracy of patient identification.
• Be able to deal with emergent situations.
• Maintain principle of ALARA.
• Have the ability to teach House Staff or other personnel in the technical aspects of imaging equipment.
• Have prior experience with computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS.
• Complete all exams immediately in RIS and verify on PACS.
• Burn CD's and DVD's when necessary.
• Have scheduling flexibility as hours may change on 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.
• Adhere to hospital/ department infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Licensure.
• ARRT registration.
• Associate of Applied Science Degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in all diagnostic x-ray procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in all diagnostic x-ray procedures.
• Prior related hospital experience.

Work Schedule:
Variable Days; Variable Hours (Hourly/Per Diem)
Salary Grade/Rank:
S alary Range:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
E xecutive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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Advertised: December 03, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
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