Diagnostic Imaging Support Associate - Radiology

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

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a DISA to provide basic patient care and support to the Diagnostic Imaging department, offering a learning path to determine which imaging modality may best fit future career steps.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Basic Life Support, infection control practice, and strong teamwork. This role supports interdepartmental collaboration to deliver quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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

• The DISA provides basic patient care and support to the Diagnostic Imaging department, while offering a learning path to identify preferred modalities and future career steps within Diagnostic Imaging.

Skills

Teamwork

BLS

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

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.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The DISA 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

Requirements

• 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.