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Diagnostic Imaging Tech Aide
Yale-New Haven Health
New London , CT 06320
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Assists diagnostic imaging in patient flow for all radiology departments.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to work with patients of all ages.
- Greets and escorts patients and visitors. Assists the patient in the dressing room and preparation for exam
- Assists in preparing room appropriately for exam along with holding, positioning and moving of patients during the examination.
- Transport and transfer patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, etc.
- Stocking and ordering supplies as directed
- Chaperone during examinations, treatments, or procedures conducted by its employees or members of its medical staff to provide comfort to patients and providers
- Interviews patients to obtain required information, informs patient of exam details, records medications/allergies, obtains appropriate signatures, changes and preps patient for exam.
- Updates information in PACS, and scans paperwork
- Maintains equipment. Cleans equipment and exam room. Notifies department of equipment defects or damage.
- Adjusts work routine to accommodate patient or department needs without affecting work flow.
- Maintains inventory in exam rooms and other clinical areas. Restocks supplies. Checks for expired supplies.
- Assists technical staff as needed and works well in a team environment.
- Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Burns CDs.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE
One year in a health setting, preferably in radiology. Strong communication skills (written and oral); Must have a working knowledge of personal computers, must be highly organized and detail-focused and have good people skills.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Will train on diagnostic imaging workflow, PACS and Chaperone process.
YNHHS Requisition ID
129901