Diagnostic Imaging Tech Aide

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

41d

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma
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.

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.