Radiological Technologist- ( X-Ray Technologist)- Mount Sinai Hospital-Thursday & Friday 4pm-12am

Þscription To perform radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians in accordance with Radiology protocols Responsibilities Performs routine radiological procedures. Applies the necessary technical judgment to obtain studies of an acceptable diagnostic quality according to written protocols and the patients’ needs. Assists, prepares and positions patients as required to perform radiological procedures Provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing the patient of the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged and any specific instructions the patient may need. Ensures all radiographic images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP. Demonstrates radiographically visible evidence of shielding in all instances where appropriate, especially pediatrics. Employs radiation protection measures, to include collimation on all images, and follows departmental protocols to keep exposure of patients and hospital personnel to a minimum. Ensures all images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP. Assists physician directly as required. Evaluates radiographs for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion. Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness, at the start and at the end of the shift, to include removal of soiled or dirty linen. Maintains supplies and accessories in imaging room necessary to safely perform duties, as required. Accurately records all required patient tracking information into IDX (Radiology Information System). Schedules exams into IDX (Radiology Information System) as required. Ensures that all studies performed are completed in IDX (Radiology Information System) in a timely fashion. Calls for in-patients as required. Performs related clerical duties in the absence of support personnel. Informs supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions. Supervises radiology students assigned to his/her clinical area. Prevents the spread of infection to self, patients, visitors, and other employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocol. Attends in-services and other professional development meetings as required. Maintains in good standing, licensure specific to job to include adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code. Qualifications Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Licensed by the State of New York Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH Employer Description Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by: Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential. Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination. Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers. We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to professional advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our history! “About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes approximately 7,400 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high