Medical Radiographer-Radiology MRI | Per Diem

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Medical Radiographer provides clinical services by producing images that help identify patient health problems. The role requires excellent patient care and communication while meeting the organization’s standards of excellence. In Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the radiographer produces diagnostic exams, positions and transfers patients, selects appropriate technical factors and equipment, and supports safe and effective imaging procedures. The position may include teaching students and hospital personnel, conducting quality-control tests or research, and acting as a supervisor when designated. This is a per-diem position. The role may be designated essential during institutional emergencies and may require respiratory protection.

Requirements

Graduate from a Diagnostic Radiology Technology program.
New York State Department of Health license in Diagnostic Radiology Technology with IV Contrast Injection certification.
ARRT-MRI certification.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient experience.
Five years of MRI experience.

Responsibilities

Produce diagnostic imaging exams; position and transfer patients; provide immobilization devices; select patient-specific technical factors; and select and operate imaging equipment.
Provide protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards and assist physicians with administering opaque media.
Delegate areas of authority in performing routine or special procedures and, as assigned, provide instruction to students and ancillary personnel.
Act as supervisor when designated in the absence of the supervisor or senior technologist.
Assist with 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.
Teach radiology students or specialty learners.
Teach radiology students or appropriate hospital personnel established procedures and equipment operation in accordance with department guidelines and teaching objectives.