Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate - Nuclear Medicine
Company: Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate - Nuclear Medicine
Description Job Schedule: Part Time
Standard Hours: 32
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Required to work rotating weekends and week days -
first shift
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:The DISA 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. We could tell you
more, but why not let our team members handle it? Hear what these
Hartford HealthCare employees have to say about working here, in
their own words.
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