Radiological Services Attendant

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Radiological Services Attendant.

In this role, the successful candidate assists X-Ray Technologist with preparing patients and exam areas for various radiologic examinations. Maintains equipment , supply levels and cleanliness of exam rooms. Receives guidance from Manager/Supervisor and Lead X-Ray Technologist.

Requirements

• 1 year healthcare-related experience, must include customer service experience with direct patient contact.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of proper body mechanics in order to lift patients.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• High School Degree or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations mission and core values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Prepares patient for procedure. Gathers and sets up equipment and supplies according to departmental prcedures; notifies Technologist of patient arrival.
• Serves as a liasion between front desk, lead technologists, RNs, physicians and patients. Escorts patients from waiting area to changing rooms to procedure rooms.
• Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient. Asks patient to confirm his/her identity by stating their first name. Introduces self to the patient in a pleasant and courteous manner. Gives patient appropriate gown/shorts for examination requested . May assist to lift and transfer patient onto the exam table. Provides for patient comfort before , during and after the procedure , which may include: staying with the patient while the technologist leaves the room. Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions.
• Demonstrates skill in using the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology.
• When needed, may assist patients with safely guiding them to bathroom facilities and/or administer urinals.
• Ensures the exam rooms are sufficiently stocked and neat; changes linen bags throughout the day and replenishes linen and other supllies as needed. Cleans the rooms after every patient.
• Assists with other duties as required including answering phones taking messages, administering surveys, etc.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed