Medical Radiographer-Radiology Diagnostic

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Medical Radiographer III is a member of the team who produces diagnostic exams, positions and transfers patients, provides immobilization devices, selects appropriate technical factors for individual patients, and selects and operates equipment. The role requires superior patient care and outstanding communication skills while adhering to the hospital’s standards of excellence.

The position includes assisting physicians with endoscopic procedures, including use of the technology and procedural tools needed for various cases. The radiographer must have experience with C-arm and fixed fluoroscopy and provide rotational coverage for urgent endoscopic procedures in the OR with the Endoscopy team. The position may also involve acting as supervisor in a supervisor’s or senior technologist’s absence, teaching students and hospital personnel, and conducting or participating in quality control and research activities.

This position may be designated essential, requiring employees to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. It may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as needed. The hospital is a smoke-free environment, and smoking is prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas.

Before starting, the selected candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination and receive medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates. Failure to meet these requirements may delay the start date or revoke the offer. The hiring department is responsible for examination fees.

The salary offer will be determined based on verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Some positions may include supplemental pay such as location pay for certain full-time bargaining-unit positions and shift differentials. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Radiology Program.
• New York State Department of Health license in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Experience with C-arm and fixed fluoroscopy.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
• Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.
• IV Contrast Injection Certification.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic exams and select and operate radiology equipment.
• Position and transfer patients and provide immobilization devices.
• Select appropriate technical factors for each patient.
• Provide protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Assist physicians in administering opaque media.
• Delegate areas of authority in performing routine or special procedures.
• May be responsible for instruction in the school of technology and for ancillary personnel.
• May serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or senior technologist.
• Assist in performing first aid as necessary.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
• May conduct periodic quality control tests.
• Participate in or conduct research in the required specialty.
• Teach radiology students or specialty students.
• Teach radiology students or appropriate hospital personnel established procedures and equipment operation according to departmental guidelines and teaching objectives.
• Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures, using the technology and procedural tools needed for various cases.
• Provide rotational coverage for urgent endoscopic procedures in the OR with the Endoscopy team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include location pay and shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree