Connecticut Children's · 1 week ago
Radiologic Technologist/MA - Fairfield County
Danbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelConnecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. The Radiologic Technologist/MA role involves operating radiographic equipment and performing a variety of radiology examinations, while also taking on medical assisting responsibilities to support patient care and administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
Ability to assess imaging orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness
Involves patient/parent/and caregiver in care and exam/procedure
Demonstrates age-related competency and cultural sensitivity
Introduces self and role
Explains procedure thoroughly to patient and or parent before performing the procedure
Performs radiologic exams/procedures
Allows time for and encourages questions
Provides support and effective communications to other members of the department and healthcare team
Works efficiently as a team member
Consults with physicians, RNs and other technologists to provide quality imaging services
Adheres to a culture of safety
Washes hands and sanitizes equipment as directed
Assure timeliness and accuracy when performing requested exams
Performs radiologic exams per protocol
Notifies appropriate ordering provider of recommended changes to ordered exam
Provides support to other modalities within the department as required
Performs diagnostic exams for all areas supported by the department of Radiology including the ED, OR, onsite and off-site radiology locations
Ensures all images are of excellent diagnostic quality
Images will include appropriate patient demographics, positioning, technique and laterality markers
In accordance with ALARA principals, patients will be appropriately shielded and imaged to minimize radiation dose
Educates and mentors radiologic skills of new technologists and students
Evaluates clinical and technical proficiency
Ability to successfully utilize information technology systems associated with role
Assures that images and documentation are complete and accurate in the patient medical record
Adheres to all hospital and department policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols
Coordinates equipment service as required
May be called upon to cover nights, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays
Rotates shifts and scheduled on-call responsibilities
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors consistent with the organizational standards
Demonstrates exemplary customer service
Practices within the scope of the state of CT Radiologic license and ARRT (R) certification
Performs Other Related Duties As Required
Supports the patient check-in and check-out processes
Scheduling and coordinating all patient appointments
Answering and directing calls
Process pre-authorizations and pre-certifications
Prepare and files medical record
Provides cross coverage for other administrative roles
Maintains clinical files according to organization/department protocol
Processes patient related correspondence
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Ensures efficient patient flow
Prepares treatment rooms and equipment for patient examinations
Provides appropriate procedural support following department specific guidelines
Performs initial intake of patient, up to and including: Interviews patient and family to obtain chief complaint/reason for visit, vital signs, and allergy information
Accurately records and/or updates relevant patient information
Performs daily Quality Controls (QC) for all Point of Care (POC) testing
Obtain specimens, accurately performs and records patient POC testing per policy
Under provider and/or RN direction, performs tracking and retrieval of patient lab/diagnostic testing results to facilitate timely provider review and follow-up
Under provider and/or RN direction, performs the administrative functions of the patient prescription renewal process in accordance to policy
Provides cross coverage for other appropriate clinical roles
Provide support as needed for departmental medical record audits
Cleans and stocks patient care rooms between patients
Maintains appropriate inventories of all medical supplies
Stocks and maintains all patient related forms and educational materials
Utilizes equipment appropriately and notifies Practice Manager in a timely fashion of equipment/facility break-down or damage
Documentation is legible and falls within the appropriate MA scope/Organizational documentation guidelines
Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms
Demonstrates accuracy in basic data entry and data retrieval of paper/electronic patient records
Performs other duties as may be assigned to promote the health, safety and comfort of CT Children's patients and families
Ability to travel to satellite locations may be required
Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations form neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families
Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management, and environment of care policies
Asks questions, clarifications, and assistance when needed and in situations that fall outside of the MA scope of practice
Demonstrates support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with CT Children’s standards
Basic Understanding of CT Children’s Policies and Procedures
Understanding of the organization’s environment of care
Qualification
Required
Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program accredited by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
Registered as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology; ARRT (R) in good standing
Current State of Connecticut Radiographer License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintained thereafter
Preferred
Completion of medical assistant training program accredited by an accrediting body approved by the American Association for Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists (or completion of equivalent course of study provided by the military)
Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) granted by the American Medical Technologists
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant training program
Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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