What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Aide position at New York Presbyterian Healthcare System?
Job Description
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
2.
Provides safe patient care by verifying patient identification according to established policy and assures the presence of any screening forms, scripts and all laboratory reports indicated. Brings patients to exam rooms, asks pre-clinical questions and prior history. Fax doctor offices for revised script and keep track of sent scripts in binder.
3.
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, and other hazardous substances.
4.Facilitates workflow for all out-patient radiology modalities. Prints daily schedules to ensure optimal workflow. Puts together patient folders with reports and scripts. Communicates any delays to the front desk and patients. Handles all incoming calls and communication from various doctors’ offices/ ICC/POP/STAT LINE. Updates radiologists with pending patients at end of day.
5.Knowledge of and performs specific tasks in the following systems:
14.Transport patients to the OR as needed.
15.Order forms as needed
16.Knowledgeable of all radiation safety guidelines, as well as in use of equipment and supplies necessary to prepare for each procedure (breast biopsies within
17.Attends scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers, and other managers of the health care team.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Job Info
Job Identification: 6125
Job Category: 990 - All Others Total
Posting Date: 2026-05-29T14:45:03 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1 Hospital Plaza Stamford CT 06904 US
Regular or Temporary: NA