Smilow Cancer Hospital · 3 hours ago
MRI Tech Associate
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSmilow Cancer Hospital is committed to integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The MRI Tech Associate will perform duties that support patient care, including patient screenings, preparation for radiology procedures, and maintaining patient records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Required
A minimum of a high school graduate
Successful completion of a certified nurse aide program, a patient care training program, current enrollment in accredited radiology program, or other related fields in healthcare
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
Medical terminology and computer courses
One to two years relevant patient care experience
Company
Smilow Cancer Hospital
At Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, hundreds of specialists are changing the face of cancer treatment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Kortmansky
Associate CMO for Network Medical Services, Chief Network Officer
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