Medical Imaging Transcription Editor - (215331)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Medical Imaging Transcription Editor to provide accurate transcription of Radiologist reports across various diagnostic modalities. The ideal candidate will have a grade 12 education and experience in medical transcription, along with strong communication skills and the ability to type 60 wpm. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 educational requirement.
• Graduation from an approved medical transcription program.
• Familiarity with Medical Imaging Systems and voice activated software.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate transcription of Radiologist reports.
• Perform general clerical duties as required.

Skills

Keyboarding at 60 wpm

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Operating related equipment

Education

Grade 12

Approved program in medical transcription

Tools

Powerscribe 360

Medical Imaging Systems

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator or designate, utilizing a variety of computerized applications including a voice recognition software program, such as Powerscribe 360 (PS360), the Medical Imaging Transcription Editor is responsible for the timely and accurate transcription of Radiologist reports for a variety of diagnostic modalities including Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Breast Imaging, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Angiography and Echocardiograms; performs general clerical duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription, familiarity with Medical Imaging Systems (RIS, PACS, Radnet) and demonstrated knowledge of voice activated software, such as Powerscribe 360, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 60 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including a computer utilizing a variety of software applications and specialized voice recognition software, such as Powerscribe 360.