tech aide - Yale-New Haven Health : Job Details

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Assists The Radiology Tech In Patient Flow For Department.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

* 1. Demonstrates Knowledge, Skills And Abilities To Work With Patients Of All Ages.

* 2. Greets And Escorts Patients And Visitors. Assists The Patient In The Dressing Room And Preparation For Exam

* 3. Assists In Preparing Room Appropriately For Exam Along With Holding, Positioning And Moving Of Patients During The Examination.

* 4. Transport Patients Via Stretcher, Wheelchair, Bed, Etc.

* 5. Interviews Patients To Obtain Required Information, Informs Patient Of Exam Details, Records Medications/Allergies, Obtains Appropriate Signatures, Changes And Preps Patient For Exam.

* 6. Updates Information In Meditech, Pacs, And Scans Paperwork

* 7. Maintains Equipment. Cleans Equipment And Exam Room. Notifies Department Of Equipment Defects Or Damage.

* 8. Adjusts Work Routine To Accommodate Patient Or Department Needs Without Affecting Work Flow.

* 9. Maintains Inventory In Exam Rooms And Other Clinical Areas. Restocks Supplies.

* 10. Assists Technical Staff As Needed And Works Well In A Team Environment.

* 11. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.

* 12. Maintains Confidentiality Of Patient Information. Burns Cds.

* 13. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

One Year In A Health Setting, Preferably In Radiology. Strong Communication Skills (Written And Oral); Must Have A Working Knowledge Of Personal Computers, Must Be Highly Organized And Detail-Focused And Have Good People Skills.

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability To Work Independently

YNHHS Requisition ID

133138