Lead X Ray Technologist- Mount Sinai Morningside

Strength Through Diversity

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Roles & Responsibilities:

To perform radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians in accordance with Radiology protocols. Provide leadership in the absence of a supervisor

Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks:

Performs routine radiological procedures.

Assists, prepares and positions patients as required to perform radiological procedures.

Provides leadership and direction to support personnel in the absence of a supervisor.

Assigns break and mealtime coverage in the absence of a supervisor, or as directed.

Delegates responsibility to staff as appropriate in the absence of a supervisor, or as directed.

Participates in the training and continued development of staff.

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.

Employs radiation protection measures 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.

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.

Requirements:

Graduate of an AMA/J.C.E.R.T. approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Minimum 3-5 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

Good interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and positioning.

New York State License (L.R.T.).

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. (ARRT certified)

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 professionally 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!

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke's, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.

EOE including Veterans and Disabled

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50.17 - $50.74 Hourly.

Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.