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Job Responsibility:
Answers telephone, screens and directs calls, and pages for calls within the department as necessary, and responds to requests for information
Verifies validity of telephone requests from physicians and/or patients for the release of radiology reports
Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients and/or families upon request
Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films
Retrieves images to print onto film or save onto compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) format
Digitizes outside films, pulls images from advanced workstation (AW) and loads into the picture archive and communication system (PACS)
Downloads CD's onto PACS and retrieves images from PACS from other facilities
Performs all data entry, bar coding, and printing of bar code labels related to film management
Responsible for retrieving, logging out, and delivering film jackets to all areas as required
Prepares Radiology film release/copy forms and is responsible for obtaining appropriate legal authorization and verification
Explains film copy and sign out procedures to patients and assists them with required paperwork and routes them accordingly
Retrieves all films from specialty departments for timely interpretation on a regular basis
Ensures film jackets reflect pertinent information and required paperwork is processed before returning them to the department
Responds independently to problems, complaints, and questions from staff, patients, and visitors, and is responsible for handling or referring them as needed
Prioritizes x-ray requests when specific medical conditions are being questioned by the ordering physicians, i.e. line placements, pneumothorax, and free air
Maintains inventory of file room supplies and distribution
Schedules courier service to clinics and other facilities as required
Assists in the administration of the PACS system training program which includes, assisting in identifying and supporting user training, and troubleshooting training problems/issues
Requirements:
High School Graduate
No experience required
Demonstrated ability to learn new system applications
Proficient computer skills including experience in word processing
Demonstrated ability to read numbers, alphabetize, and use the color-coding system
Excellent public relations/communication skills and demonstrated professionalism to interact with physicians, patients, visitors, and employees
Excellent organizational skills and customer service skills
Must be able to multi-task and have a high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume area with little or no supervision
Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients
Maintains confidentiality at all times
Must be able to stand 65 percent of the workday
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 20 lbs. of force
Must have clear speech and vision and normal hearing and touch to communicate with patients
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and twist throughout the workday
Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs