Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate - CT Scan (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate to provide safe, basic patient care and clerical support within the Diagnostic Imaging department. You will assist with patient screening paperwork, help with patient transport, and maintain supplies while supporting staff.

May observe patients and report changes in condition to appropriate personnel. This role offers learning opportunities about the modalities within Diagnostic Imaging and a potential career path in 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and appropriate basic patient care to assist in delivering care and ensuring a positive patient experience.
• Assist with patient screening paperwork, patient transport, and maintaining supplies.
• Provide general clerical assistance to patients and staff and observe patient condition as needed.

Job description

Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)

Shift Detail: Required to work a minimum of 16hrs per month.

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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.

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

The Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.