Radiology Support Attendant – Patient Prep & Care

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Radiological Services Attendant to support X-Ray Technologists, preparing patients and exam areas for radiologic procedures and helping maintain equipment and supplies across exam rooms. The role involves clear communication with patients and staff and adherence to safety and cleaning protocols.

Under supervision, you will escort patients, identify individuals accurately, and assist with gowning, transfers, and comfort before and after exams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for procedure and gathers equipment and supplies according to procedures; notifies Technologist of patient arrival.
• Serves as 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.
• Introduces self to the patient and provides gown/shorts for examination.
• May assist to lift and transfer patient onto the exam table.
• Provides for patient comfort before, during and after the procedure.
• Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions.
• Assists with hospital and radiology information system tasks as needed.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked, neat and cleaned after each patient.

Skills

Customer service

Body mechanics

Education

High School Degree

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Radiological Services Attendant to support X-Ray Technologists, preparing patients and exam areas for radiologic procedures and helping maintain equipment and supplies across exam rooms. The role involves clear communication with patients and staff and adherence to safety and cleaning protocols.

Under supervision, you will escort patients, identify individuals accurately, and assist with gowning, transfers, and comfort before and after exams in a fast-paced