At Bridgeport Hospital, there is a wide range of opportunities for allied health professionals, including

Imaging services technologists assist physicians and other healthcare team members in the diagnosis and treatment of a patient's disease through the use of radiography, fluoroscopy, radioisotopes, computerized tomography, sonography and interventional radiography. Patients include infants, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. The department of Imaging Services operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, providing about 90,000 exams each year. The department is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the American College of Radiology and is licensed by the state of Connecticut and the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Physical and occupational therapists who care for Bridgeport Hospital patients are employed by the Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers. For information about these employment opportunities, call (203) 366-7551.

Pharmacists collaborate with the medical team in developing treatment plans for the thousands of patients who rely on advanced care at Bridgeport Hospital.

Nutritionists and dietitians play an important role in helping patients to heal and to adopt healthy lifestyles-including a healthy diet-to stay well. Dietitians are an integral part of the care team, working with cardiologists, oncologists and other specialists to restore and maintain health. They work closely with cardiac rehabilitation patients and are also a part of many community programs offered by the hospital.

Respiratory care practitioners help Bridgeport Hospital patients of all ages who suffer from a variety of chronic lung conditions, from children seen at the Pediatric Asthma Center to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Our goal is to promote health and restore quality of life.

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are employed by Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers. For job information, call (203) 366-7551.

EEG-EKG technicians can work in the challenging and exciting atmosphere of Bridgeport Hospital's advanced trauma center, its state-of-the-art Heart Institute or in several other departments.

Candidates interested in becoming surgical technicians can train at Bridgeport Hospital for an interesting and fulfilling career. A busy ambulatory care center and several inpatient operating suites provide a challenging and rewarding atmosphere. Selected candidates may receive tuition reimbursement upon completion of the program. For more information, go to http://www.bhson.com/programs/surgical/.

In our full service Laboratory, medical technologists, histotechnologists and cytotechnologists work closely with pathologists, physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide accurate and timely results for our patients.