Radiologic Technologist-Radiology Diagnostic-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. The role performs routine radiological procedures and applies technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies based on written protocols and patient needs. It includes preparing and positioning patients, explaining imaging procedures and instructions, assisting physicians, and evaluating radiographs for technical acceptability. The technologist ensures images are labeled and transmitted to PACS promptly, records and schedules examinations in IDX, and completes studies in the system in a timely fashion. The position also involves maintaining a clean and adequately supplied imaging room, observing radiation-protection and infection-control requirements, reporting equipment repairs or unsafe conditions, supervising radiology students, and attending required in-services and professional development meetings. The technologist must maintain job-specific licensure and comply with 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 an MSHS-determined radiology technical training program within six months of accepting the offer.
New York 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 its issue date 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 according to Radiology protocols.
Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies in accordance with written protocols and patient needs.
Assist, prepare, and position patients for radiological procedures.
Educate patients about the procedure, the area to be imaged, and any specific instructions.
Ensure radiographic images are labeled according to department SOP.
Use appropriate radiation-protection measures, including shielding when appropriate and collimation on all images, to minimize exposure to patients and hospital personnel.
Assist physicians directly as required.
Evaluate radiographs for technical acceptability and ensure images are transmitted to PACS promptly.
Clean the Radiology room and equipment at the start and end of the shift, including removing soiled or dirty linen.
Maintain supplies and accessories needed to perform duties safely.
Record required patient-tracking information in IDX (Radiology Information System).
Schedule examinations in IDX as required and ensure completed studies are entered in IDX promptly.
Call for in-patients as required.
Perform related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
Inform a supervisor or appropriate personnel of 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 professional development meetings.
Maintain job-specific licensure in good standing and adhere to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.