Per Diem X-Ray Technician-Pediatrics

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Per Diem X-Ray Technician to perform basic and advanced radiologic procedures in line with established protocols. You will evaluate image quality and exercise independent judgment in imaging procedures, recognizing patient conditions requiring immediate action.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, protection practices to minimize exposure, equipment maintenance, and documentation of quality control measures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited X-Ray Technician/radiologic program with clinical and didactic education.
• Registration by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
• Name: Radiologic Technologist Agency: DOH / Office of Professions
• Additional clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for radiological procedures with proper positioning and equipment setup.
• Minimizes radiation exposure using protection techniques and shielding.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment and performs basic maintenance.
• Performs clerical duties related to patient registration and placement.
• Evaluates images for quality prior to release and documents QC measures.
• Assists in orientation of new X-Ray Technologists to the department.

Skills

Independent judgment

Patient care

Education

Accredited X-Ray Technician/radiologic program

ARRT registration

Job description

The Per Diem X-Ray Technician performs basic and advanced procedures in accordance with established protocols. Evaluates images for technical quality. Must exercise independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the technical performance of imaging procedures and recognize patient conditions requiring immediate action.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for radiological procedures with proper and safe positioning, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into required position and adjusting controls for exposure factor.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and other staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam-restriction devices, patient shielding and application of knowledge of exposure factors.
• Ensures operation of radiological equipment by performing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting, calling for repairs, and maintenance of equipment inventory.
• Performs clerical duties related to registration and placement of patients as required.
• Evaluates images prior to release to ensure quality.
• Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control measures.
• Ensures safety and comfort and patient, family members and other employees.
• Assists in the orientation of new X-Ray Techs to the department.
• May provide patient/family education on proper X-ray protocol.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited X-Ray Technician/radiological program with clinical and didactic education.
• Registration by ARRT (American Registry of Radiological Technologists).
• Name: Radiologic Technologist Agency: DOH / Office of Professions
• Additional clinical experience preferred.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next 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 48,000 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 more than 9,000 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 "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.