Radiology Assistant I Patient Care & Imaging Support

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Assist technologists during procedures in order to expedite the best diagnosis to patient and deliver quality care.

Responsibilities:

1. Greets patients, directs patient flow from waiting rooms to exam rooms. Has patient fill out proper forms if applicable.
2. Evaluates patient prescriptions to ensure proper exam is performed pertaining to individual ailment.
3. Orders and completes all cerner functions.
4. Changes patient and prepares patient for procedure.
5. Performs exam with technologist and offers assistance to patient, technologist, & radiologist throughout entire procedure.
6. Retrieves x-rays, medical records, nuclear medicine reports and develops radiographs as needed.
7. Brings films to radiologist to evaluate.
8. Cleans exam room following procedures and restocks used materials.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required:
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: Previous experience in radiological services, knowledge of human anatomy, knowledge of department procedures.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 194

Department: MRI

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.