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

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

5d•$47 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Performs radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians in accordance with Radiology protocols. The role involves obtaining diagnostically acceptable studies, supporting and educating patients, maintaining radiation protection and infection-control practices, and ensuring imaging and patient records are handled accurately and promptly. The technologist also maintains the imaging room and equipment, assists physicians, supports radiology students, and keeps required licensure in good standing.

Requirements

Associate degree 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 an MSHS-determined radiology technical training program within six months of accepting the offer.
N.Y. State Department of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist, or a current temporary permit under section 3505 of the Public Health Law pending examination for licensure.
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. Temporary-permit holders do not qualify for intravenous contrast administration certification.
Must maintain licensure specific to the job and adhere to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.

Responsibilities

Performs routine radiological procedures and uses technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies in accordance with written protocols and patient needs.
Assists, prepares, and positions patients for radiological procedures; provides education about the procedure, the area being imaged, and any necessary instructions.
Ensures radiographic images are appropriately labeled according to department SOP.
Uses shielding when appropriate, particularly for pediatric patients, and applies radiation-protection measures, including collimation, to minimize exposure to patients and hospital personnel.
Assists physicians directly as required.
Evaluates radiographs for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS promptly.
Keeps the Radiology room and equipment clean at the beginning and end of the shift, including removing soiled linen, and maintains necessary supplies and accessories.
Records required patient-tracking information, schedules exams, and completes studies in IDX (Radiology Information System) in a timely manner.
Calls for in-patients as required and performs related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
Reports needed equipment repairs and unsafe conditions to a supervisor or appropriate personnel.
Supervises radiology students assigned to the clinical area.
Follows infection-control policies and protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
Attends required in-services and professional-development meetings.
Maintains job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.