Medical Radiographer-Radiology Diagnostic

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Medical Radiographer III in the Radiology Diagnostic Department produces diagnostic exams, positions and transfers patients, provides immobilization devices, selects appropriate technical factors for each patient, and selects and operates radiology equipment. The role requires strong patient care and communication skills and adherence to the department’s standards of excellence. The radiographer provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards, assists physicians with opaque media, and may delegate work for routine or special procedures. The position may include instruction of radiology students and ancillary or hospital personnel, conducting quality-control tests and research in the relevant specialty, and serving as acting supervisor when the supervisor or senior technologist is absent. The radiographer also assists with first aid as necessary, practices sterile techniques, and prevents cross-contamination. The starting baseline schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. The position may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair, and may be designated essential during institutional emergencies.

Requirements

Graduate of a Diagnostic Radiology Program.
New York State Department of Health license in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
IV Contrast Injection Certification.

Responsibilities

Produce diagnostic radiology exams.
Position and transfer patients and provide immobilization devices.
Select appropriate technical factors for individual patients and select and operate equipment.
Provide protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Assist physicians in administering opaque media.
Delegate areas of authority in performing routine or special procedures.
Provide instruction in the school of technology and to ancillary personnel, radiology students, or appropriate hospital personnel on established procedures and equipment operation.
Act as supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or senior technologist when designated.
Assist in performing first aid as necessary.
Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
Conduct periodic quality-control tests and participate in or conduct research in the required specialty.