Radiology Aide

Title: Radiology Aide

Location: Brooklyn

Org Unit: 186 Joralemon

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $27.86 - $30.38

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under direction, acts as chaperone during WCINYP exams.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a chaperone in exam rooms as needed. Actively observes the examination, treatment, or procedure.
• Ensures appropriate chaperone documentation in compliance with WCINYP, (WCM/NYP) and DOH policies and procedures.
• Report to the Privacy and Compliance Office any unprofessional or questionable clinician behavior, including patient allegations of misconduct.
• Reviews schedules prior to exam dates to ensure correct prescriptions are available, proper protocols are in place and chaperone coverage is adequate.
• Responsible for communicating with referring physician offices to obtain appropriate orders for exams. Serves as a resource for patients, responds to questions and inquiries they may have in person and over the phone if necessary.
• Prepares exam room prior to procedure; cleans exam table for patients. Ensure standard infection control precautions are observed. Assists in restocking exam rooms and changing rooms when needed, Orders medical supplies as needed.
• In limited capacity, may be asked to assist front desk workflow and fulfill other clerical responsibilities which may include sending and scanning information and forms, answering phones, and registering patients. Perform other duties as needed.
• Accompanies patients to exams/procedure room; assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Able to deal with sensitive issues, and must be a responsible individual.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Standard office work.
• Role may require the ability to work flexible hours, which may include early mornings and/or late nights and weekends.

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