Lead Radiological Technologist (Lead X-Ray Technologist) Mount Sinai West Monday –Friday 4pm – 12am- Sign on Bonus Eligible!

To perform radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians in accordance with Radiology protocols.

1. Performs Specialized procedures.
2. Performs CT Scan procedures.
3. Operates all radiographic imaging equipment associated with Special Procedures Computed Tomography and General Diagnostic including but not limited to image intensifiers monitors injectors and angiographic tables.
4. Applies the necessary technical judgment to obtain studies of an acceptable diagnostic quality according to written protocols and the patients needs.
5. Provides Leadership and direction to support personnel in the absence of a supervisor.
6. Delegates responsibility to staff as appropriate.
7. Coordinates breaks and meal times.
8. Assists in orientation of Staff Technologists.
9. Allocates work to the technologist.
10. Prepares patients with aseptic solutions and sterile drapes.
11. Assists in preparation of sterile surgical instruments and supplies needed for all Special Procedure examinations.
12. Assists physician with room set up and procedure when required to include opening and handing guide wires catheters setting up trays etc.
13. Explains procedures to patients and answer questions.
14. Loads and programs contrast media power injectors according to established departmental procedures.
15. Prepares and administers oral and IV contrast media and accessories required to assist physicians in performing procedures.
16. Prepares and operates specialized imaging equipment sets controls establishes proper programs under direction of the Radiologist.
17. Ensures supplies are ordered as needed by informing immediate supervisor or personnel responsible for placing orders.
18. Maintains exam room cleanliness and orderliness of the work area and equipment to include removal of soiled or dirty linen to ensure compliance with infection control and departmental standards.
19. Coordinates scan protocols with radiologist.
20. Scans patient documents as required.
21. Employs radiation protection measures and follows departmental protocols to keep exposure of patients visitors and hospital personnel to a minimum.
22. Performs all quality assurance procedures as required.
23. Prevents the spread of infection to self patients visitors and other employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocol.
24. Ensures that all studies performed are completed in IDX (Radiology Information System) in a timely fashion:
25. Accurately records all required patient tracking information into IDX (Radiology Information System).
26. Schedules exams into IDX (Radiology Information System) as required
27. Performs non-disciplinary job duties of the assistant supervisor as required. Assists in training and development of technical staff and students
28. Maintains in good standing licensure specific to job to include adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code:

• High school graduate. Graduate from an accredited program in radiological technology.
• Minimum of five years as radiological technologist.
• New York State License; ARRT Certification.