Strength Through Diversity
Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- 1. Performs all types of radiographic procedures and examinations in Special Procedures, Computed Tomography (CT), and Diagnostic Procedures under the direction of the Radiologist2. Operates all equipment, radiographic and photographic, associated with Special Procedures, Computed Tomography, and General Diagnostic, including but not limited to: Image Intensifiers, TV cameras, and monitors, high-speed film changers, video tape records, injectors, projectors, fluoroscopic apparatus, programmed angiographic tables, digital subtraction equipment, film copy equipment, matrix cameras, computer equipment, magnetic resonance equipment3. Performs radiographic examinations on patients for diagnostic purposes4. Assists patients to and from rooms where radiographs are taken, helps patients on and of table, completes necessary paperwork5. Completes all necessary paperwork6. Determines proper exposures so patients, hospital personnel, and visitors are protected from unnecessary radiation7. Prepares patients with aseptic solutions and sterile drapes8. Administers chemical mixtures or drugs to render organs more opaque either orally or as enemas. Performs nursing duties as required9. Cleans and prepares room and instruments used for all procedures. Assists in preparation of sterile surgical instruments and supplies needed for all Special Procedures examinations10. Prepares list of special procedures schedule for the day11. Assists physician during fluoroscopic catheterization procedure12. Prepares and operates equipment, sets controls, establishes proper “programs” under direction of the Radiologist13. Loads automatic injector and sets dials at proper pressure under direction of the Radiologist14. Assists in indoctrination, orientation, and training of technologists and students in Special Procedures Department15. Gives instructions and related information to all persons assigned to department for training in Radiology as needed16. Assists in developing and collating all x-ray films as required17. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned areaAge Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)a. Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age groupb. Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
Requirements:
High School Graduate. Completed two-year course in AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Minimum of two years in a hospital environment. Thorough knowledge of Special Procedures and Computed Tomography.
Strength Through Diversity
The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity is a driver for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. 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 work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care.
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Who We Are
Over 38,000 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 hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.
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