Radiologic Technologist​/Medical Assistant, Urgent Care - Farmington

Radiologic Technologist 1/Medical Assistant, Urgent Care - Farmington - 24 HR

Farmington, CT, United States (On-site)

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

This is a dual role that requires flexibility and knowledge of both Radiology and Medical Assisting. Accountable to the Danbury Satellite Practice Manager, with a dotted line clinical supervisory link to the Diagnostic Radiology Lead Technologist, Assistant Manager of Radiology, and Manager. Operates general, fluoroscopic and portable radiographic equipment to performing a variety of radiology examinations/procedures on pediatric inpatients/outpatients. Apply prescribed ionizing radiation for the sole purpose of producing diagnostic quality images under the supervision of a Physician.

In addition to this primary responsibility, the employee will perform Medical Assistant responsibilities including, but not limited to a variety of administrative, clinical, departmental support, and documentation duties to promote the health, safety, and comfort of CT Children’s patients and families. Due to the infrequent volume of radiology tasks, the expectation for this role would be 20% radiology/80% medical assisting, with the possibility for future growth of the radiology portion.

• 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…