Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate - CT Scan

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, provides safe and appropriate basic patient care in order to assist in the delivery of care to patients supporting a safe and positive patient experience. Includes patient screening paperwork, assisting with patient transport, maintaining supplies, and providing general clerical assistance to patients and staff.

May perform direct patient observation, reporting changes in patient condition to appropriate department staff.

Job provides basic patient care and support to Diagnostic Imaging department while providing a unique opportunity to learn more about the modalities within Diagnostic Imaging to determine which modality is of most interest and potential for next step in career path within Diagnostic Imaging.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists patients and Diagnostic Imaging staff during procedures by helping to position patients, helping patients dress/undress, and answering routine patient questions.
• Observes patients and reports changes in patient condition to appropriate department staff.
• Assists technologists in the day to day operations of the department by maintaining supply levels in rooms, and operating and monitoring equipment to reduce downtime.
• Appropriately maintains exam rooms, supplies and equipment according to performance standards. Ensures room is in order and restocks supplies after patient procedures.
• Coordinates patient procedure times and patient flow with appropriate staff times and reviews appropriate documentation for completeness.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the operational requirements pertaining to established imaging protocols to ensure that patient preps, orders, pre-certs, consents, questionnaires, histories and protocol sheets are completed accurately to ensure quality procedure outcomes.
• Provides necessary patient information to Diagnostic Imaging staff.
• Assists with filing and collating images, inputting patient information into system, collecting and filing documents and patient files, copying/printing images, digitizing images and other related duties as required
• Assists with transportation of patients.
• Maintains annual health stream. Participates in the department quality, safety and compliance initiatives.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous clerical or patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Maintains infection control policies related to patient care
• Works efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.