Radiology Technician Assistant 1-Per Diem-Day/Evening

Description


Position at Danbury Hospital


At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.


Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:

Assist technologists during procedures in order to expedite the best diagnosis to patient and deliver quality care.

Responsibilities:

1. Greets patients, directs patient flow from waiting rooms to exam rooms. Has patient fill out proper forms if applicable.
2. Evaluates patient prescriptions to ensure proper exam is performed pertaining to individual ailment.
3. Orders and completes all cerner functions.
4. Changes patient and prepares patient for procedure.
5. Performs exam with technologist and offers assistance to patient, technologist, & radiologist throughout entire procedure.
6. Retrieves x-rays, medical records, nuclear medicine reports and develops radiographs as needed.
7. Brings films to radiologist to evaluate.
8. Cleans exam room following procedures and restocks used materials.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required:
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: Previous experience in radiological services, knowledge of human anatomy, knowledge of department procedures.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 187

Department: CT Scan

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly


With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!