Technologist Aide , CAT Scan- per diem

UR Medicine Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment where interdisciplinary teams collaborate to improve patient care. Your suggestions and ideas are welcomed and valued. Three of our executives have an RN background, demonstrating an understanding of the importance of the patient experience. This role offers an environment where your growth is supported, contributions are valued, and successes are celebrated, all while focusing on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Exhibits team building skills, process improvement, development of responsibilities and promoting department efficiencies.
Demonstrates skills in communication and prioritizing assignments.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all system departments, referring physicians and other health care professionals at Thompson Health.
Exhibits time management skills and multi-tasking abilities to assure business components of the department are maintained at an efficient and effective level.
Makes every effort to satisfy the needs of every customer in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Has a working knowledge of DI testing and understands the complex scheduling issues involved with timely and appropriate testing of patients.
Provides support for the Diagnostic Imaging department through interaction and coordination with the Radiology Technologists and other staff.
Assists with safe transport and/or transfer of patients.
Prepares scanning room between patients by wiping down equipment, changing linen, attaching appropriate coil for the next scheduled exam.
Provides full clerical support for the technologist in the form of telephone response, verifying patient demographic information, verifying DI screening form information, obtaining prior testing info (lab results, previous imaging studies & results) as needed.
Will assist in, and perform diverse tasks required to maintain an efficient and organized department.