ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER  
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203
Department: RADIOLOGY - DIAGNOSTIC Job Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TH MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
Professional  Rank: SL-4 Descriptive Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TH MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 52337
Additional Position Information: *Please ensure you include the 5-digit Line Number and Job Title in the subject and body of your email submission. The required shift for this position is Monday-Friday 4:00PM to 12AM.
Brief Description of Duties:
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.

The Department of Radiology / Diagnostic at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Medical Radiography Assistant Director. The successful candidate will:
- Supervise and perform duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
- Ensure that all standard of care are met for our patient population.
- Ensure standards for all regulatory agencies such Joint Commission and NY Department of Health are met.
- Provide area assignments of personnel and coordinate activities within the department, with other departmental activities and services of the hospital.
- Responsible for the procurement and storage of supplies.
- Responsible for providing statistical information to determine work patterns, patient flow, budgetary information and fiscal requirements.
- Provide good customer service to our patient population and co-workers.
- Must become fully knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures including quality assurance and performance improvement. Developing and introducing new techniques and procedures. Monitoring and enhancing the program for QC and QA standards.
- Provide supervisory oversight for all imaging modalities in radiology for the weekend.
- Ability to provide resolution for various operational issues in radiology and to communicate such with different levels of hospital personnel.
- Perform diagnostic imaging procedures at a technical level, which includes obtaining pertinent clinical and medical history of patients.
- Must demonstrate knowledge in the effects of radiation exposure, radiation procedures, computer applications and imaging techniques.
- Responsible for safety precautions for patients and workers in regards to radiation exposure.
- Assist in training student technologist and medical students rotating through the department.
- Assist in orientation and implementation of new techniques, research projects and in-service education as directed.
- Assist with radiology performance improvement projects to include data collections.
- All departmental related duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to utilize computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information System and PACS.
- Burning of CD's and DVD's when necessary.
- On-call, holiday and emergency coverage as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior.   Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- New York State X-Ray license required.
ARRT certified.
- A minimum of 3 years hospital based experience in Diagnostic Radiology.

PREFERRED:
- A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Experience in CT or MRI procedures.
Posting ID: 19012 Ref #: B/PR-52337-20
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TH MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY ), Line( 52337 ) and PostingID( 19012 )
The Employment Office
M.S.C.  1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203  ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center 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, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.