Radiological Services Attendant - Cobble Hill

NYU Langone Health•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting X-Ray Technologists with patient preparation and exam area setup for various radiologic examinations. The attendant is responsible for maintaining equipment, supply levels, and the cleanliness of exam rooms, working under the guidance of a 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 procedures; notifies Technologist of patient arrival.
Serves as a liaison 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 supplies as needed.
Cleans the rooms after every patient.
Assists with other duties as required including answering phones, taking messages, administering surveys, etc.