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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 Ultrasound Technologist / TH Medical Radiographer 1. The successful candidate will:

• Possess the required special knowledge of ultrasound and anatomy. 
• Perform all diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a technical level; includes obtaining pertinent clinical and medical history of patients and obtaining follow-up examinations that are performed. 
• Demonstrate the ability to produce high quality images efficiently regardless of volume; perform exams in accordance with established protocols. 
• Demonstrate the ability to manage emergent situations and provide care, based on those needs. 
• Adhere to infection policies to include Trophon probe disinfection process.
• Be responsible for patient care while performing imaging, to include accuracy of patient identification. 
• Be responsible for becoming fully knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures including quality control. 
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills regarding equipment usage.
• Assist in training student technologist and medical students rotating through the department.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide assistance to external and internal customers; provide excellent customer service.
• Be responsible for teaching House Staff or other personnel in the technical aspects of imaging equipment.
• Demonstrate prior experience with computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS.
• Complete all exams immediately in RIS and verify on PACS.
• Be accountable for burning CD's and DVD's when necessary.
• Demonstrate flexibility as hours may change on an as-needed basis according to departmental operating needs.
• Adhere to all SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and University Hospital of Brooklyn and department policies and procedures, to include principle of behavior. 
• Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with all patients.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned and as business needs warrant. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree.
• RDMS Certification or eligible and must be certified within 1-year of employment. 
• Prior experience in all sonographic exams, to include gynecological, renal, neuro, Doppler small parts, OB, breast and abdominal. 
• Be proficient in pediatric exams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting preferred. 

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Hourly/Per Diem)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive 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 info@goer.ny.gov.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu