Rad.Tech Assistant

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.

Assists the Radiologic Technologist with the performance of a variety of technical and clerical duties. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:

• 1. Maintains an orderly and clean work environment.
• • 1.1 Prepares the diagnostic room with necessary supplies and equipment for the diagnostic procedure.
• 2. Performs clerical duties as necessary for all diagnostic procedures.
• • 2.1 Demonstrates knowledge of basic computer skills.
• 3. Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• • 3.1 Interacts professionally and effectively with medical staff, patients and families.
• 4. Assists the technologist with patient care responsibilities.
• • 4.1 Transports patients to and from the radiographic procedure room.
• 5. Performs other related duties as required.
• • 5.1 Sends for patient when directed by technologist.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

 

High School diploma or equivalent.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Customer service experience necessary. Preferred but not necessary some medical knowledge.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

 

Excellent telephone communications, organizational skills. Ability to read computer screens, forms, and other documents as well as follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND

 

Ability to lift 25 pounds