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Yale New Haven Health · 2 months ago

MRI Tech Associate - Full Time Days and Weekends (7am-3:30pm)

Bridgeport, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Yale New Haven Health is committed to providing exceptional patient care. The MRI Tech Associate will perform duties that support patient care, including conducting patient interviews, preparing patients for imaging procedures, and maintaining patient records while ensuring adherence to HIPAA requirements.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Following established procedures, completes routine interviews and patient screenings to obtain required patient data and demographic information that will assist the technologist in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient needs for the specific diagnostic imaging exam or procedure

Interviews patients, collects and documents data collected on appropriate forms and scans accurately into EPIC

Functions as a member of the care team to support the set up and preparation of patients undergoing radiology procedures. Has knowledge of exams and preps in order to facilitate patient flow through the section

Prepares the scan room with the correct set of supplies and equipment required for exam or procedure

Properly locates patients' records and enters important patient data and demographic information into the Imagecast and PACS systems. Respects patient confidentiality at all times and adheres to all HIPAA requirements as established by the section, department and hospital

Locates appropriate electronic medical record and patient information required for exam, scans and attaches documents to the record

Assists in managing patient flow within the unit by organizing patient care responsibilities, and communicating and interacting with patients, families and staff in an effective and professional manner to ensure that the goals of the department and hospital are met and that the operation runs efficiently

Utilizes knowledge of timing and sequence of imaging exams within section to organize and prioritize patient care in a timely manner

Provides environmental support to Diagnostic Imaging section to ensure efficiency in the delivery of patient care

Assists in maintaining cleanliness of work area and equipment, stock imaging rooms with supplies and clean linens, disposes of soiled laundry

Maintains clinical competency in areas of responsibility and participates in sectional and departmental activities that promote a cohesive section and department

Successfully completes all mandatory and unit-based continuing education classes

Orders imaging/patient care supplies in a timely manner so as to assure a continuation of smooth and efficient services in the imaging area

Follows established par levels for unit's imaging/patient care supplies; places orders and restocks supplies in a timely manner

To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey

Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manor; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience

Qualification

Patient care experienceMedical terminologyComputer applicationsOrganizational skillsEffective communication

Required

A minimum of a high school graduate

Competent with computer applications

Highly developed organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds

Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required by placement

Consistent use of proper body mechanics

Preferred

Successful completion of a certified nurse aide program

A patient care training program

Current enrollment in accredited radiology program

Medical terminology and computer courses

One to two years relevant patient care experience

Company

Yale New Haven Health

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Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.

Founded in 1996

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ynhhs.org/

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