Chief Technologist

Job Description - Chief Technologist )

Chief Technologist

Position Summary: Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of all diagnostic imaging. Must prepare or enter written documentation as required by the Department. Prepares all paper documentation for ACR, MQSA, and DOH inspections. In collaboration with the Director of Radiology, prepares staff schedules for approval by Director of Radiology, helps obtain coverage on first pass when vacation request are submitted, daily breaks obtained, orders supplies, etc. Responsibilities and duties may be added, changed or deleted at any time at the discretion of the VP Administration and/or Director of Radiology either verbally or in writing. Performs related duties in PACS, RIS and other computer software that the radiology department utilizes. Responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital/department policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety. Maintain and exhibit behavior that promotes patient confidence and trust. Capable of working independently/unsupervised .

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Knowledgeable in the New York State Department of Health’s/Suffolk County Department of Health Radiation Safety Codes, FDA MQSA, DOH, ACR regulations and policies.
• Participates in County and State Health Department inspections.
• Interacts with Radiation Health Physicists in testing and evaluating equipment testing, evaluation of collected data and evaluation of QC/QA/Rad Dose/PI for Radiology.
• Will verify all quality control, quality assurance, adhering to NYS, DOH, JCAHO regulations/standards while maintaining all necessary records. Ensure compliance with all regulatory accreditation and safety standards.
• Maintains and participates in Department and Hospital continuous Quality Improvement Programs and Radiation Safety Program.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, scheduling and department coverage to meet patient care needs.
• Acts as a liaison between staff, radiologists, nursing and department leadership.
• Manage equipment issues and documentation for DOH, MQSA, FDA inspections.
• Uploading images and any other documentation/reports required onto the ACR website for accreditation.
• Maintains and prints any reports required from mammo reporting system as necessary.
• Inform department director of equipment failure and malfunction.
• Monitors reports and PACS and any other computer systems that the hospital utilizes for compliance.
• Assists in the management of patient flow, patient scheduling, data reconstruction and sending images to PACS for physician’s interpretation.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures, which requires independent judgment with ingenuity and not requiring constant supervision.
• Assumes responsibility for radiology workflow while maintaining and managing patient flow as required.
• Adheres to the Hospital and Radiology Policy and Procedure Manuals.
• Troubleshoot radiology equipment issues to ensure continued operation and compliance with manufacturer requirements. Communicate equipment failures or operational concerns to the physicist, department director, and other key stakeholders as needed.
• Review vendor service reports to confirm radiology equipment is functioning properly and meets Department of Health (DOH) regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the medical physicist to verify that all radiology equipment is safe and approved for clinical use.
• Reviews service reports from vendors confirming that radiology equipment is operational within DOH standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including inventory management and the proper handling and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Lead and support workflow improvement initiatives in collaboration with department leadership and management.
• Update, maintain, and standardize departmental imaging protocols to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Perform general diagnostic radiography (X-ray) procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Acts as the departmental superuser for all Health Information Management (HIM), Radiology Information System (RIS), and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) applications utilized by the hospital, providing expertise, troubleshooting, and staff support.
• Coaches and re-educates technologist when needed.
• Performs other related assigned tasks/projects as needed.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• NYS DOH License Radiologic Technology.
• Graduate from an accredited Radiology Technology Program.
• ARRT (R).

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Hospital experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, office staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, walking, heavy lifting, bending, pulling and/or positioning and transferring of patients.
• Must be able to lift 100 up to lbs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to see and read well.
• Able to hear and listen to instructions.
• Sufficient mobility and dexterity of both arms or mechanical substitutes to operate a stretcher, move patients and other equipment.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of SBELIH.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment.Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date,the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services *
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The Human Resourcesdepartment will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical,orthopedicsand general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and workingenvironment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.