Imaging Technical Assistant

Radiology Associates of Hartford PLLC•Glastonbury, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Medical knowledge/experience
CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Medical training program that included medical and anatomy terminology
Medical assistant certificate

Responsibilities

Greets patients and escorts the patient through procedures
Explain proper preparation to patient prior to procedure
Verify appropriate patient RX or verbal order (VO) pertinent to examinations ordered
Verify patient demographics in accordance with RAH HIPAA/PHI policy
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
Assist with laundry of patient gowns, sheets, and other linens