Radiology Aide - Part-Time

Stamford Health Ltd-posted 10 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Stamford, CT
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Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT has an opportunity for a Part-time Radiology Aide. The Radiology Aide will work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm (off Thursdays) at our Tully Center location in Stamford. The Radiology Tech Aide assists the technologist(s) by providing support with the patient preparation for exam, transporting, clerical/data entry, screening, room readiness, assist during procedures and assisting with diagnostic cases. The aide ensures patient privacy and excellent customer service and can multi-task and address issues independently, as necessary. As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: Competitive salary, Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one, Wellness programs, Paid Time Off accruals, Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan, Tuition reimbursement, Free on-site parking.

  • Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
  • Provides safe patient care by verifying patient identification according to established policy and assures the presence of any screening forms, scripts and all laboratory reports indicated.
  • Brings patients to exam rooms, asks pre-clinical questions and prior history.
  • Fax doctor offices for revised script and keep track of sent scripts in binder.
  • Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, and other hazardous substances.
  • Facilitates workflow for all out-patient radiology modalities.
  • Prints daily schedules to ensure optimal workflow.
  • Puts together patient folders with reports and scripts.
  • Communicates any delays to the front desk and patients.
  • Handles all incoming calls and communication from various doctors' offices/ ICC/POP/STAT LINE.
  • Updates radiologists with pending patients at end of day.
  • Knowledge of and performs specific tasks in the following systems: MEDITECH, SYNAPSE, MAGVIEW, HOLOGIC, SCI SOLUTIONS, HPF.
  • Provides negative results to patients for same day breast imaging results and documents accordingly.
  • Calls patients with same day negative results.
  • Shows diagnostic mammograms to radiologist and communicates with technologist about any additional imaging needed.
  • Assists with patient and room readiness, including patient dressing, restroom needs, as well as ensuring clean and stocked patient care areas.
  • Cross covers Out-Patient Cat Scan and MRI when needed.
  • Check logbooks daily.
  • Preparing packets for next day's procedures.
  • Transport patients to the OR as needed.
  • Knowledgeable of all radiation safety guidelines, as well as in use of equipment and supplies necessary to prepare for each procedure.
  • Provide post care written instructions to patients.
  • Label biopsy samples and follow chain of custody.
  • Keep inventory and stock biopsy room.
  • High School Graduate or equivalent required.
  • One year of Radiology department experience highly preferred.
  • Maintains current BLS certification.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their family members, physicians, and other health care workers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
  • Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.
  • Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts, and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.
  • Must have sufficient organizational skills.
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
  • Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrate the ability and flexibility to effectively handle challenging and stressful situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.
  • Must have the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
  • Must have to ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid Time Off accruals
  • Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free on-site parking
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