Imaging System Specialist 1 - Radiology Administration

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a clerical specialist to manage patient images, support PACS/CPACS operations, and assist radiologists and hospital staff. Responsibilities include receiving, classifying, and delivering images, logging data in RIS, and performing routine QA tasks while maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic to moderate computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, deliver, and maintain patient images.
• Operate scanning equipment, CD exporter, and fax.
• Log and mail films and share electronic images.
• Import radiology and cardiology imaging via image exchange networks.
• Identify and resolve QA issues and escalate as needed.
• Maintain logs and documentation in RIS and keep work areas orderly.
• Provide reception duties and answer department phones.

Skills

Imaging systems knowledge

General clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PACS/CPACS operations

Electronic image exchange networks

Job description

Under supervision of Section Manager or Team Leader and according to established procedures performs retrieving, delivering, and maintaining of patient images. Performs complex clerical functions including receiving, classifying, reconciling, consolidating and summarizing of images, documents and information. Sets up and maintains office equipment. Compiles regular reports using established formats and procedures. Performs reception duties such as answering the phone, as required. Performs PACS and CPACS functions to include importing and exporting of exams, quality assurance, assistance for Radiologists and other hospital staff, and performs other office duties when needed. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise required to complete a wide array of clerical tasks including typing, filing, consolidating documents and information, and office equipment, and answering departmental phones/switchboard.
• General knowledge of Imaging systems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate scanning equipment, CD exporter and fax machine.
• Includes logging & mailing out films and electronic image sharing.
• Ability to request and import Radiology and Cardiology imaging via electronic image exchange networks.
• Recognize and resolve QA issues (duplicate med records, patient edits, EMR image link missing, etc.) & elevate to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Maintain trash files in appropriate lists.
• Ability to request and import imaging via electronic image exchange networks.
• Ability to search for images in several different areas.
• Ability to research unread films/images and process delayed readings.
• Maintains appropriate records, logs and documentation, as required. Documents exam data entry in Radiology Information System (RIS) per prescribed professionals.
• Maintains the designated work areas in a stocked, clean and orderly manner.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience & Additional Information:

• Basic to moderate computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and general public.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions in completing work duties.
• Proof of customer relations training or experience.