Medical Radiographer-Special Interventional Radiology

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

5d•$101,595 - $128,846•Onsite

About The Position

Perform Radiological procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required. The duties of the Medical Radiographer - Interventional Radiology / Special procedures may include but are not limited to: Responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A radiographer performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, acquires, and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic radiographs Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis Selects and operates equipment as directed Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards Provides, assistance to the physician performing the case by scrubbing in as 1st Assistant and provide all necessary equipment and supplies Processes exams Performs QA to images and facilitate in the delivery of the images and exams to the file room and PAC’s system for dictation Verify all information related to the patient and exam to reduce radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) without compromising image quality Assist physician in the administration of opaque media. Independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Radiographers prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations or lawful institutional policy. Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures. Responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel. Required to teach radiology students or appropriate hospital personnel established procedures and operation of equipment in accordance with the guideline and teaching objectives of the department. In the absence of a supervisor or senior technologist may be designated as acting supervisor. Assist in performing first aid or BLS when needed. Conduct periodic quality control tests. Participate or conduct research in required speciality. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain adequate records as directed. Maintain order and cleanliness. Secures and returns supplies. Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department. Rotates within the department and other departments and by shift as required. Mains ethical relationships. Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations. May be required to assist in the development of technical factors for optimum image quality. May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught. Participate in in-service programs Complete annual recertification and corporate education timely and as assigned. Meet all regulatory requirement such as DOH, Joint Commission, etc. Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate of a Diagnostic Radiology Program
New York State DOH License in Diagnostic Radiology
IV Contrast Injection Certification
ARRT Certified
BLS Certification
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

One Year Experience in Radiology and/or Interventional – Special Procedures
Hospital Experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes.
Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, acquires, and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.
Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic radiographs
Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
Selects and operates equipment as directed
Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards
Provides assistance to the physician performing the case by scrubbing in as 1st Assistant and provide all necessary equipment and supplies
Processes exams
Performs QA to images and facilitate in the delivery of the images and exams to the file room and PAC’s system for dictation
Verifies all information related to the patient and exam to reduce radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) without compromising image quality
Assists physician in the administration of opaque media.
Independently performs or assists the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
Prepares, administers and documents activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations or lawful institutional policy.
Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures.
Responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel.
Teaches radiology students or appropriate hospital personnel established procedures and operation of equipment in accordance with the guideline and teaching objectives of the department.
May be designated as acting supervisor in the absence of a supervisor or senior technologist.
Assists in performing first aid or BLS when needed.
Conducts periodic quality control tests.
Participates or conducts research in required specialty.
Maintains adequate records as directed.
Maintains order and cleanliness.
Secures and returns supplies.
Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
Rotates within the department and other departments and by shift as required.
Maintains ethical relationships.
Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
May be required to assist in the development of technical factors for optimum image quality.
May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught.
Participates in in-service programs
Completes annual recertification and corporate education timely and as assigned.
Meets all regulatory requirements such as DOH, Joint Commission, etc.
Performs other related duties as required.