Job Opportunities

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 a full-time X-Ray Technologist / TH Medical Radiographer 1 (Nights). The successful candidate will:

• Be a licensed radiological technologist required to perform diagnostic imaging including general X-ray, portables, fluoroscopy, and all other applicable diagnostic exams.
• Be familiar with all diagnostic equipment including portable and fluoroscopic equipment and the operating room.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality images efficiently regardless of volume. Performs exams in accordance with established protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide outstanding assistance to external and internal customers.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Be responsible for patient care while performing Imaging, including accuracy of patient identification.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with emergent situations.
• Maintain the principle of ALARA.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach House Staff or other personnel in the technical aspects of imaging equipment.
• Have prior experience with computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS.
• Ensure all exams are completed immediately in RIS and verify on PACS.
• When necessary, burn CDs and DVDs.
• Be flexible, as hours may change on as needed basis according to departmental operating needs.
• Adhere to all SUNY Downstate Medical Center and department policies and procedures, including principles of behavior.
• Adhere to hospital/ department infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Licensure.
• ARRT registration.
• Associate of Applied Science Degree or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in all diagnostic X-ray procedures in a hospital setting preferred.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 12:00am to 8:00am (Full-Time Nights)

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