Imaging Technical Assistant- PRN Float

Job Description

Description:

Imaging Technical Assistant (ITA) greets patients and escorts the patient through procedures to prevent entry into unauthorized or restricted areas of facility to protect the patient.

Explain proper preparation to patient prior to procedure and verify appropriate patient RX or verbal order (VO) pertinent to examinations ordered.

Verify patient demographics in accordance with RAH HIPAA/PHI policy using two identifiers to confirm patient name, address, DOB, phone numbers, and referring physicians’ first and last name and physicians’ address.

Ensure patient’s history is completed with accurate information per history sheet for exam scheduled.

Operate and understand all computer systems.

Provide personal, patient, patient family, visitors and assisting staff protection in accordance with MRI equipment safety standards and policies, procedures, protocols.

Prepare IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration and assist technologists, radiologists, physicians during administration.

Prepare and position patient for imaging procedures, ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy.

Have an understanding and ability to navigate through the RAH Informer, accessing technical protocols, commonly used forms, required annual training and radiologists’ schedules.

Assist with laundry of patient gowns, sheets, and other linens

And much more! Requirements:

Prior medical assisting or other patient focused experience is preferred, but we will train the right individual who is self-motivated, customer service-oriented, desires a career in radiologic healthcare, is personable and is interested in making our patients feel comfortable while undergoing a variety of imaging services.

Required - Medical knowledge/experience

Required - CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred - Medical training program that included medical and anatomy terminology

Preferred - Medical assistant certificate

Required - High School Diploma or GED

Radiology Associates of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.