Interventional Radiology Technologist

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will play a vital role in providing quality medical care. As a key member of the patient care team, you will operate specialized radiographic equipment, ensuring diagnostic quality and patient-centered care. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary experience, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years diagnostic experience required.
• AART (R) certification preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized radiographic equipment for imaging.
• Responsible for patient care and scheduling coordination.
• Contributes to quality management and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Radiographic Imaging

Patient Care

Scheduling Coordination

Quality Management

Education

AART (R) Certification

State of CT Licensure

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.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Responsibilities

1. Operates specialized radiographic equipment for technique selection, filming, and processing of specialized radiographic images.
2. Employs special imaging techniques to enhance the diagnostic quality of the radiographic image.
3. Utilizes angiographic catheters and guide wires as required.
4. Performs patient care prior to procedures.
5. Responsible for the scheduling/coordination of patient scheduling.
6. Maintains records as directed.
7. Transfers and positions patients and provides immobilization as needed.
8. Assists with the instruction of special techniques for staff and residents as directed.
9. Assists with the procurement, inventory and storage of supplies.
10. Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients.
11. Types all applicable information into the computer system.
12. Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area.
13. Patient Satisfaction: ED & Inpatient scores, Inpatient Wait Time, ED Wait Time, ED Courtesy.

Qualifications

Education: AART (R) (CV Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of three years diagnostic experience.

Licensure: State of CT Licensure

Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk, hear; may frequently sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell; occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Additional Information

Hours: Full time; Days - 8:00am-4:30pm

License RTR in the State of Connecticut, BLS, 2-year minimum IR experience preferred, On-call responsibilities.