Radiology Image Library Associate

Jobologi-1; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobologi-1 is seeking an Entry Level Radiology Image Library Associate for the 8:00am - 5:00pm shift. The role supports patient experience and helps radiologists maintain a smooth workflow within the Radiology Department.

You will work with patients, doctors and hospital staff, gaining exposure to EHR and PACS. Responsibilities include greeting patients, processing imaging records requests, uploading studies, transferring images, de-identifying data for research, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and accurate documentation.
• Ability to read and understand medical terminology.
• Proficient with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to work calmly in busy, stressful environments.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check-in patients for imaging procedures.
• Process requests for imaging records and preparation for pick-up or mail-out.
• Ensure forms for release of imaging records are complete.
• Upload imaging studies from outside facilities and create orders in the EHR.
• Import and transfer images and reports to other providers; document communications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Accurate documentation

Medical terminology reading

Phone etiquette

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Stress management

Compassion and empathy

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in related field

Tools

EHR systems

PACS

Job description

Our internU team is seeking an Entry Level Radiology Image Library Associate for our 8:00am - 5p m shift

The Radiology Image Library Associate is a key component to the Radiology Department. They are instrumental in the patient experience and helping the Radiologist maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.

In this role, you will work closely with patients, doctors, and other hospital staff, both inside and outside of the hospital system. You will gain experience in numerous healthcare related technologies such as the EHR (Electronic Health Record) System and PACS (Picture Archive and Communication System).

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and check-in patients arriving for medical imaging procedures
• Take phone calls from patients requesting imaging records
  • Prepare the requests for pick-up or mail-out
• Ensure all forms required for release of medical records are completed before releasing imaging records
• Upload medical imaging studies performed at outside healthcare facilities for patients
  • Create required orders in the EHR system

Image Library

• Import images and reports from outside healthcare providers
• Transfer images and reports to other healthcare providers
  • Ensure proper documentation is received for release of images and record in patient’s chart
• Assist with legal requests
• De-identify imaging for research studies
• Monitor work queues for failed automated faxes communicating results reports
  • Contact provider for correct fax number and resend fax
  • Document communication
  • Open ticket to have fax number updated

Teamwork

• Build positive relationships with colleagues
• Coach and/or mentor peers, formally or informally
• Assist others in acquiring department specific knowledge, skills, and abilities

Required Skills

• Good verbal and communication skills; accurate documentation skills; ability to read and correctly pronounce medical terminology; must have excellent phone etiquette.
• Must have good computer skills to understand, navigate, and enter data on multiple IT systems and Radiology-centric systems.
• Must be able to multitask and handle acute, stressful and busy periods. Task completion with accuracy is critical.
• Ability to work in stressful situations
• Ability to function efficiently and professionally with minimum supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures.
• Ability to display compassion and empathy

Work Hours

8am-5pm shift

Preferred: Associates/Bachelors degree in related