Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate - CT Scan

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a dedicated patient care support member to assist in basic care delivery, screening paperwork, transport, and clerical tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Under supervision, you will help with imaging department exposure and learn about modalities, while maintaining infection control and teamwork across departments. This role supports patient experience and career growth within the Hartford HealthCare network.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and appropriate basic patient care to assist in delivery of care.
• Assist with patient screening paperwork, helping with patient transport, maintaining supplies, and providing general clerical assistance.
• May perform direct patient observation and report changes in patient condition to appropriate department staff.
• Provide basic patient care and support to Diagnostic Imaging while learning modalities to determine interest for next steps in imaging career path.

Skills

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday with weekend rotation and Holiday Rotation

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 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.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, provides safe and appropriate basic patient care in order to assist in the delivery of care to patients supporting a safe and positive patient experience. Includes patient screening paperwork, assisting with patient transport, maintaining supplies, and providing general clerical assistance to patients and staff.

May perform direct patient observation, reporting changes in patient condition to appropriate department staff.

Job 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.

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.