Imaging Records Specialist - Mon - Fri / 8am - 4:30pm

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon shift

About the Role

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform clerical functions and is responsible for contributing to the overall efficiency of the Imaging Service.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year as Image Record Specialist or related clerical job skills

Preferred:

• Good typing skills
• Good computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to operate office machinery such as a fax machine, copier, and scanner
• Good verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Maintains open communication with all departments in the hospital as well as outside entities to facilitate accurate and timely assistance in retrieving patient information and identifying and solving problems
• Provide feedback/follow-up to requestor within a timely manner as indicated in the performance standards
• Maintain NGHS’s customer service standards by assisting callers or visitors in any way possible, routing to appropriate personnel only when unable to offer assistance
• Possesses ability and knowledge to function independently in any capacity required in Imaging Service Clerical/File Room areas with exception of transcription
• Correctly maintains patient files ensuring prompt retrieval of information
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of computer system as evidenced by ability to input and retrieve information
• Utilizes NGHS Systems consistently and thoroughly to track and retrieve information, print required labels, reports, requests, transfer files, loan files, foreign films, etc.
• Responsible for initiating and/or completing the order entry process in the RIS system to ensure accuracy in the delivery of patient care
• Consistently monitors PACS for “needs priors”, “less than final” exams, and all other appropriate information
• Consistently and efficiently perform basic duties as listed below:
  • Answering phones
  • Filing/Retrieving jackets in a timely manner and preparing them for transfer, transferring and delivering to appropriate area promptly
  • Generating new jackets as needed
  • Retrieves faxes and responds/processes them promptly
  • Creates new CDs and uploads foreign CDs into PACS
  • Assists physician/customers with requests for CDs/films/reports and ensures all corresponding paperwork is completed
  • Digitizes/Hangs film while maintaining proper anatomical position and order
  • Properly enters/corrects patient and exam information within PACS
  • Assures all pertinent prior exams are uploaded into PACS or are readily available for radiologist review
  • Dispenses/explains Fleet kits
  • Monitors/replenishes supplies
  • Participates in the training and orientation of new staff
  • Maintains neat, clean waiting area and reading rooms, initiating calls to housekeeping as needed
  • Responsible for waiting area during fire/emergency drills and occurrences

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding