Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate - Ultrasound

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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:

• Provides clerical and technical support for imaging department.

Responsibilities:

• Performs post procedural duties including patient discharge, room clean up and restocking supplies. Assists with inventory control.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists with preparing patient for radiology exam and with procedure performance.
• Files, delivers, and retrieves patient reports, matching films to folders, and delivery of reports to patient units/physicians.
• Provides clerical support as necessary.
• Assist Technologist in assuring timely patient throughput.
• Maintains cleanliness of work environment including equipment.
• Utilizes RIS to look up information, make orders and charge for procedures under the supervision of the technologist.
• Able to perform on all age groups, from infant to adult geriatric.
• Assure appropriateness of procedure by reviewing the radiology order placed prior to performing exam.
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred; specific experience as designated by work area may be required.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to read, write and speak English, and perform basic arithmetic

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.