Radiology Aide

Title: Radiology Aide

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: East Side 1283 York Ave 7th Fl

Work Days:

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $26.96 - $27.31

• 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.

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.

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City