Performs radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians in accordance with Radiology protocols. Assists patients, prepares and positions them as required to perform radiological procedures, and provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures.
Requirements
- Performs routine radiological procedures.
- Applies technical judgment to obtain studies of an acceptable diagnostic quality.
- Assists patients in preparing and positioning for radiological procedures.
- Provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures.
- Ensures radiographic images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP.
- Employs radiation protection measures to minimize exposure of patients and hospital personnel.
- Evaluates radiographs for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion.
- Maintains Radiology room and equipment cleanliness.
- 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 their 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care solutions
- Partnership with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Opportunity to work in a leading academic medical system
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Strong leadership and support for career growth