Radiology Imaging Technologist

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic examinations per established radiology protocols, working within a busy hospital setting in New York. The role requires NY licensure with ARRT certification and an AA or equivalent, plus 6 months to 1 year of related experience or training.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, ensuring image quality, radiation safety, PACS/EPIC handling, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of New York; ARRT Certification.
• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

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.
• Assists with QA/QC program ensuring compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists physician directly as required during procedures (e.g., Pain Management, Arthrograms, etc.)
• 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, and exam notes into Epic Radiant
• Schedules exams into Epic Radiant as required.
• Ensures that all studies performed are correct and completed in Epic Radiant and PACS immediately after completion of exam.
• Performs related clerical duties in the absence of support personnel.
• Informs supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions.
• 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.
• Maintains appropriate Continuing Medical Education credits in accordance with the ARRT.

Education

State licensure & ARRT

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic examinations per established radiology protocols, working within a busy hospital setting in New York. The role requires NY licensure with ARRT certification and an AA or equivalent, plus 6 months to 1 year of related experience or training.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, ensuring image quality, radiation safety, PACS/EPIC handling, and collaboration with physicians.