Imaging Technical Assistant

Now Hiring – Imaging Technical Assistant

Location: Enfield, CT – On-site (9 Cranbrook Boulevard)

Radiology Associates of Hartford is Central Connecticut’s premier radiology group. Building trust with patients and physicians for nearly 50 years, our practice has expanded to five outpatient imaging centers spanning 50 miles from Enfield to Rocky Hill. As the most comprehensive imaging service provider in Central Connecticut, we offer unparalleled growth opportunities with a nationally accredited team of experts in radiology.

Job Summary:

• 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 RRC's 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, including PACS, RIS, MDM and SPARK (Instant Messaging).
• Provide personal, patient, patient family, visitors and assisting staff protection in accordance with MRI equipment safety standards and policies, procedures, protocols.
• Complete Radiology Regional IV training program and obtain required IV certification per the standards of RRC.
• 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 RRC Informer, accessing technical protocols, commonly used forms, required annual training and radiologists’ schedules.
• Assist with laundry of patient gowns, sheets, and other linens.

In addition to a collaborative work environment, we offer our medical assistants a generous compensation package:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits plans
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Three weeks paid time off
• 401k with a generous company contribution
• Six paid holidays
• Imaging services for employees and immediate household

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.

• Required-High School Diploma or GED
• Required- CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred- Medical training program that included medical and anatomy terminology
• Preferred- Medical assistant certificate
• Preferred- Medical knowledge/experience

Radiology Associates of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.