Job Description

Title: Exam Room Chaperone

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Nursing and Technicians

Work Days: Days

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $25.65 - $28.07

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

Position Summary

Under direction, act as chaperone during examination and IVF monitoring. Conveys a positive image of the physician's practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the re-stocking of phlebotomy room and exam rooms, recovery and O.R. room, Deliver and pick-up instruments to and from Central Sterile Supply.
• Assist with the flow of patients; direct patient to correct exam room, instruct patient in preparation and return to exam room with physician to chaperone exam or ultrasound. Escorts patients to examination and O.R. room
• Takes notes and documentation as requested by physician.
• Transports specimens and semen analysis collection samples to laboratories. Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Prepare room between patients; any necessary cleaning and preparation of ultrasound for next procedure and exam table.
• Prepare ultrasound probe for examination; apply ultrasound gel to probe; apply probe cover with appropriate lubricant.
• Responsible for preparation of exam room prior to procedure. Clean and prepare exam table for patient.
• Stamp and sign either chart or back of cycle sheet indicating name and date following the chaperoning of the procedure.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, deals well with sensitive issues. Must be a responsible individual and present with a neat appearance.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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