Diagnostic Specialist I (638 Columbus Ave.) - Medicine Administration Department

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Specialist I performs radiologic procedures, assists in the coordinator of patient flow into and out of the x-ray area, ensures supplies are available, and is responsible for daily maintenance of equipment and organization of x-ray films. This role utilizes the PACS system to process films, registers x-ray studies and patients in PACS, and enters the system at the completion of the study for billing purposes. The working hours are Wednesday 1:30pm - 8:30pm, Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm, and Saturday 9am - 5pm.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiography program.
• NYS Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Nice To Haves

• 1 year minimum of experience taking radiographs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiologic services by operating imaging equipment, operating other equipment/devices as appropriate, positioning patients, immobilizing patients as necessary, calculating exposure factors, practicing radiation protection, evaluating radiographs for technical quality, assuming care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures, assisting physicians with imaging procedures.
• Maintains patients x-ray imaging and coping as requested.
• Performs clerical duties related to administrative activities of clinical x-ray area.
• Assumes full responsibility for assigned area.
• Assumes responsibility for x-ray portion of quality assurance and complies with all federal and state regulations and maintains daily equipment maintenance records.
• May assist in the scheduling of vacation time and appropriate coverage of area so clinical activity is not compromised.
• Pursues on-going continuing education opportunities.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree