Imaging Department Support Specialist

Independence Health System Careers; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Independence Health System Imaging Department in Latrobe seeks an Imaging Aide to support clerical tasks, facilitate office workflow, and assist customers of the Imaging Department.

You will greet patients, direct inquiries, manage calls, and assist with preps, releases, and image distribution. You will also help with RIS/PACS processes and coordinate with technologists and radiologists as needed.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Greeting and assisting all customers.
• Provides direction to customers when needed.
• Answers the telephone using proper telephone etiquette.
• Assists with distribution of patient preps and screenings.
• Places courtesy calls to patients when needed.
• Prepares all correspondence for physician offices and other institutions.
• Prepares and obtains necessary release forms.
• Burns DVD’s/Sends images electronically when applicable.
• Faxes/mails reports when appropriate.
• Assists physicians and other staff with HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• Communicates STAT results to physician offices following department guidelines.
• Facilitates internal communication with various departments.
• Delivers and retrieves requests from technologist/radiologist office/reading room/work area.
• Directs phone calls to appropriate location.
• Maintains workstation in optimum condition.
• Assure adequate office supplies are maintained.
• Reports any necessary malfunctions to supervisor.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Assists in rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
• Assists in patient care functions.
• Escorts patients to and from x-ray/scan rooms.
• Assists technologist in moving patient to and from various modalities/offices.
• Tends to patient and family comfort needs.
• Obtains medical history related to the testing being performed
• Complete studies in RIS when needed
• Assists in the preparation of exam/sub waiting room.
• Stocks linen when needed.
• Attends department meetings or reviews meeting minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Office equipment

Computers

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

RIS/PACS systems

Copier/Fax machine

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Independence Health System Imaging Department in Latrobe seeks an Imaging Aide to support clerical tasks, facilitate office workflow, and assist customers of the Imaging Department.

You will greet patients, direct inquiries, manage calls, and assist with preps, releases, and image distribution. You will also help with RIS/PACS processes and coordinate with technologists and radiologists as needed.