Diagnostic Imaging Tech Aide

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Westerly (RI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Radiology Support Associate to assist in patient flow and imaging department operations.

You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, transport patients, and maintain equipment and supplies as part of a collaborative team. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and about one year in a healthcare setting, with strong communication and organizational skills; independent work ability is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• One year of experience in a health setting, preferably radiology.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good people skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients and visitors.
• Assists the patient in the dressing room and preparation for exam.
• Assists in preparing room for exam and assists with moving patients.
• Transports and transfers patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, etc.
• Stocks and orders supplies as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Assists diagnostic imaging in patient flow for all radiology departments.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to work with patients of all ages.
• 2.Greets and escorts patients and visitors. Assists the patient in the dressing room and preparation for exam
• 3.Assists in preparing room appropriately for exam along with holding, positioning and moving of patients during the examination.
• 4.Transport and transfer patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, etc.
• 5.Stocking and ordering supplies as directed
• 6.Chaperone during examinations, treatments, or procedures conducted by its employees or members of its medical staff to provide comfort to patients and providers
• 7.Interviews patients to obtain required information, informs patient of exam details, records medications/allergies, obtains appropriate signatures, changes and preps patient for exam.
• 8.Updates information in PACS, and scans paperwork.
• 9.Maintains equipment. Cleans equipment and exam room. Notifies department of equipment defects or damage.
• 10.Adjusts work routine to accommodate patient or department needs without affecting work flow.
• 11.Maintains inventory in exam rooms and other clinical areas. Restocks supplies. Checks for expired supplies.
• 12.Assists technical staff as needed and works well in a team environment.
• 13.Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• 14.Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Burns CDs.
• 15.Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

One year in a health setting, preferably in radiology. Strong communication skills (written and oral); Must have a working knowledge of personal computers, must be highly organized and detail-focused and have good people skills.

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to work independently

YNHHS Requisition ID

193709