Radiology Aide & Patient Care Coordinator

Kent Hospital; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Pawtucket, RI seeks a Radiology Aide/Secretary to greet patients, process records for the Diagnostic Imaging department, and coordinate testing schedules. The role involves handling imaging CDs, uploading/downloading results, distributing reports to physician offices, and assisting technologists with patient movement and transportation to imaging suites.

Ideal candidates will maintain confidentiality, provide excellent customer service, and accurately manage patient information

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Experience working with patients in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive patient information.
• Capable of accurately maintaining patient records.
• Can follow patient transport procedures and safety practices.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and enters testing orders into the computer system; transports patients to dressing area as needed.
• Uploads/downloads imaging CDs and distributes reports to physicians and facilities as requested.
• Retrieves prior mammogram images for comparison; uploading external prior images.
• Transmits results to Hologic or power share for emergent communication to hospital/facility.
• Stocks and organizes dressing rooms for patients; assists technologists with patient movement.
• Promotes same-day, walk-in mammography appointments and communicates open slots to providers.
• Registers, schedules and reschedules patients; performs appointment reminder calls.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HIS

Job description

Kent Hospital in Pawtucket, RI seeks a Radiology Aide/Secretary to greet patients, process records for the Diagnostic Imaging department, and coordinate testing schedules. The role involves handling imaging CDs, uploading/downloading results, distributing reports to physician offices, and assisting technologists with patient movement and transportation to imaging suites.

Ideal candidates will maintain confidentiality, provide excellent customer service, and accurately manage patient information