Diagnostic Imaging Records Specialist

stjude; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude is seeking a DI Records Specialist in Memphis to manage imaging records across paper, electronic, and film formats.

The role uses hospital and radiology information systems to enter and retrieve patient data and imaging study information. You will prepare imaging for interpretation, coordinate with internal and external customers, and support the imaging workflow for clinical and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the hospital and radiology information systems to enter and/or retrieve information regarding patient and/or imaging records.
• Accesses hospital information system to enter patient information and retrieve medical record numbers.
• Prepares films for interpretation by providing the prior folder and similar study when available and documenting date and study type on the folder.
• Enters referred imaging orders into the radiology information system.
• Retrieves and files folders in designated areas after the study is complete.
• Processes referred images by digitizing films, loading digital images, verifying and/or correcting patient demographics, and transferring.
• Utilizes the Radiology Information System to order studies on referred films.
• Assists the DI Systems Coordinator with various requested reports from the radiology information system.
• Purges files without activity in the last five years and transfers to Historical Film File Library.
• Retrieves films from Historical Film File Library on a daily basis.Copies and/or digitizes films as needed.
• Routes electronic images in the PACS to various locations throughout the facility as requested.
• Files, retrieves and transfers electronic, paper and film records relating to imaging studies.
• Retrieves and separates by area all patients folders scheduled for a given study on a daily basis.
• Retrieves and transfers prior imaging studies to clinical review workstations for reading.
• Coordinates imaging studies for clinical and research conferences throughout the facility.
• Documents the study on the folder and provides comparisons when possible.
• Provides operating rooms with all requested films and chest reports or impressions of patients scheduled for surgery.
• Retrieves images from outside facilities.
• Files film and/or patient records in film file library.
• Provides all clinics and conferences with all requested films and/or images in a timely manner.
• Purges records as required.
• Updates tracking information for patient records.
• Communicates with internal and external customers regarding information required for imaging studies.
• Communicates with outside facilities to retrieve patient information regarding referred imaging studies.
• Files radiology patient reports on a daily basis.
• Contacts outside facilities to verify imaging information and facilitate electronic image transfer.
• Participates in the yearly purge of radiology folders.
• Provides separate specialty jackets for easy identification of studies contained inside the folder.
• Executes the copying and/or digitizing of films for physicians' researchers patients and teaching files.
• Maintains clerical records and performs audit functions relating to imaging studies.
• Processes referred imaging requisitions.
• Runs various reports needed for verification of charges.
• Maintains log of imaging records transferred to/from outside facilities.
• Verifies billing report by checking the Radiology Information System for completed reports.
• Investigates incomplete reports and initiates action to ensure completion in order that the appropriate professional charges may be processed.
• Tracks clinical imaging required for conferences throughout facility and insures images are available as required.
• Documents the dictating physician on the Professional Fee Report and returns the report to the Patient

Job description

Better at Work. Better at Life.

When you work at St. Jude, you'll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you'll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a "Best Place to Work."

Under the supervision of the Radiology Director, Imaging Informatics, the DI Records Specialist is responsible for the storage, retrieval, tracking and disposal of paper, electronic and film imaging records.

This position utilizes the hospital and radiology information systems to enter and/or retrieve information regarding patient and/or imaging records. Accesses hospital information system to enter patient information and retrieve medical record numbers. Prepares imaging for interpretation by providing the prior patient information and comparison imaging when available and documenting date and study type. Enters referred imaging orders into the radiology information system.

Communicates with internal and external customers regarding information required for imaging studies. Communicates with outside facilities to retrieve patient information regarding referred imaging studies. Maintains and imports outside radiology patient reports on a daily basis. Contacts outside facilities to verify imaging information and facilitate electronic image transfer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the hospital and radiology information systems to enter and/or retrieve information regarding patient and/or imaging records.
• Accesses hospital information system to enter patient information and retrieve medical record numbers.
• Prepares films for interpretation by providing the prior folder and similar study when available and documenting date and study type on the folder.
• Enters referred imaging orders into the radiology information system.
• Retrieves and files folders in designated areas after the study is complete.
• Processes referred images by digitizing films, loading digital images, verifying and/or correcting patient demographics, and transferring.
• Utilizes the Radiology Information System to order studies on referred films.
• Assists the DI Systems Coordinator with various requested reports from the radiology information system.
• Purges files without activity in the last five years and transfers to Historical Film File Library.
• Retrieves films from Historical Film File Library on a daily basis.Copies and/or digitizes films as needed.
• Routes electronic images in the PACS to various locations throughout the facility as requested.
• Files, retrieves and transfers electronic, paper and film records relating to imaging studies.
• Retrieves and separates by area all patients folders scheduled for a given study on a daily basis.
• Retrieves and transfers prior imaging studies to clinical review workstations for reading.
• Coordinates imaging studies for clinical and research conferences throughout the facility.
• Documents the study on the folder and provides comparisons when possible.
• Provides operating rooms with all requested films and chest reports or impressions of patients scheduled for surgery.
• Retrieves images from outside facilities.
• Files film and/or patient records in film file library.
• Provides all clinics and conferences with all requested films and/or images in a timely manner.
• Purges records as required.
• Updates tracking information for patient records.
• Communicates with internal and external customers regarding information required for imaging studies.
• Communicates with outside facilities to retrieve patient information regarding referred imaging studies.
• Files radiology patient reports on a daily basis.
• Contacts outside facilities to verify imaging information and facilitate electronic image transfer.
• Participates in the yearly purge of radiology folders.
• Provides separate specialty jackets for easy identification of studies contained inside the folder.
• Executes the copying and/or digitizing of films for physicians' researchers patients and teaching files.
• Maintains clerical records and performs audit functions relating to imaging studies.
• Processes referred imaging requisitions.
• Runs various reports needed for verification of charges.
• Maintains log of imaging records transferred to/from outside facilities.
• Verifies billing report by checking the Radiology Information System for completed reports.
• Investigates incomplete reports and initiates action to ensure completion in order that the appropriate professional charges may be processed.
• Tracks clinical imaging required for conferences throughout facility and insures images are available as required.
• Documents the dictating physician on the Professional Fee Report and returns the report to the Patient