Radiologic Technologist-Imaging-Full Time-Evening-Mount Sinai Queens

Mount Sinai Health System

About The Position

Performs radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians in accordance with Radiology protocols. Uses technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies according to written protocols and patient needs. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, explaining imaging procedures and instructions, ensuring images are properly labeled and transmitted to PACS, and following radiation-protection and infection-control procedures. The technologist maintains imaging-room cleanliness, equipment, supplies, and accessories; records, schedules, and completes exams in IDX; assists physicians; calls for inpatients; and performs related clerical duties when support staff are absent. The position also involves notifying appropriate personnel about repairs or unsafe conditions, supervising radiology students, attending required professional-development meetings, and maintaining job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.

Requirements

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; alternatively, successful completion of a radiology technical training program as determined by MSHS within six months of accepting the offer.
Obtain a radiology technologist temporary permit upon completion of the training program, if applicable.
New York State Department of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist or a current temporary permit under section 3505 of the Public Health Law pending licensure examination.
A temporary permit is valid for 180 days from issue and expires 10 days after notification by an accrediting organization of failure to pass the qualifying examination. A temporary-permit holder does not qualify for intravenous contrast administration certification.

Responsibilities

Perform routine radiological procedures in accordance with Radiology protocols.
Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies according to written protocols and patient needs.
Assist with preparing and positioning patients for radiological procedures.
Educate patients about imaging procedures, the area to be imaged, and any instructions they need to follow.
Ensure radiographic images are labeled as specified by department SOP.
Use appropriate radiation-protection measures, including collimation and shielding where appropriate, and minimize exposure to patients and hospital personnel.
Assist physicians directly as required.
Evaluate radiographs for technical acceptability and ensure images are transmitted to PACS in a timely manner.
Keep the Radiology room and equipment clean at the start and end of the shift, including removing soiled or dirty linen.
Maintain necessary supplies and accessories in the imaging room.
Record required patient-tracking information and schedule and complete studies in IDX in a timely manner.
Call for inpatients as required.
Perform related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
Inform a supervisor or appropriate personnel about needed equipment repairs or unsafe conditions.
Supervise radiology students assigned to the clinical area.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
Attend required in-services and other professional-development meetings.
Maintain job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.