Radiologic Technologist​/Medical Assistant - Danbury​/Westport

Job Description – 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 perform 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 include, but are 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. Involve patient/parent/caregiver in care and exam/procedure. Demonstrate age‑related competency and cultural sensitivity. Introduce self and role. Explain procedure thoroughly to patient and or parent before performing the procedure. Perform radiologic exams/procedures. Allow time for and encourage questions. Provide support and effective communication to other members of the department and healthcare team.
  
  Work efficiently as a team member. Consult with physicians, RNs and other technologists to provide quality imaging services.
• Adhere to a culture of safety. Wash hands and sanitize equipment as directed.
• Assure timeliness and accuracy when performing requested exams. Perform radiologic exams per protocol. Notify appropriate ordering provider of recommended changes to ordered exam. Provide 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. Ensure 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.
• Educate and mentor radiologic skills of new technologists and students. Evaluate clinical and technical proficiency.
• Ability to successfully utilize information technology systems associated with role. Ensure that images and documentation are complete and accurate in the patient medical record. Adhere to all hospital and department policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Coordinate equipment service as required.
• May be called upon to cover nights, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays. Rotate shifts and scheduled on‑call responsibilities.
• Demonstrate support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors consistent with the organizational standards. Demonstrate exemplary customer service.
• Practice within the scope of the state of CT Radiologic license and ARRT (R) certification.
• Perform other related duties as required.

A Medical Assistant (MA) may be required to perform any or all of the following fundamental Documentation, Administrative, Clinical, and Department Support functions.

• Support the patient check‑in and check‑out processes.
• Schedule and coordinate all patient appointments.
• Answer and direct calls.
• Process pre‑authorizations and pre‑certifications.
• Prepare and file medical record.
• Provide cross coverage for other administrative roles.
• Maintain clinical files according to organization/department protocol.
• Process patient related correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

• Ensure efficient patient flow.
• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment for patient examinations.
• Provide appropriate procedural support following department specific…