Radiology Imaging Clerk

Summa Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Summa Health in Akron, OH is seeking a Radiology Imaging Clerk for the Breast Center. This full-time, 40-hour per week role on 1st shift supports patients and staff by coordinating image and medical records for report interpretations and handling RIS film tracking.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, pass a medical vocabulary exam, and possess basic Windows skills while delivering compassionate patient service in a busy radiology environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Read/write English; pass medical vocabulary exam.
• Basic Windows knowledge.
• Filing records in terminal digit or alphabetical order.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients, medical and technical staff in daily activities.
• Coordinate image and medical record assembly for report interpretations.
• Utilize RIS for film tracking and procedure activity.

Skills

Communication with patients/staff

Filing

Windows basics

Bar code reader usage

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RIS

Medical records system

Job description

Radiology Imaging Clerk (Job ID: 60407)

Radiology Imaging Clerk - Breast Center

Full-time / 40 hours per week / 1st shift

Akron City Campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the appropriate supervisory staff, the Imaging Associate, Breast Center, is responsible for assisting patients, medical and technical staff in routine daily activities; for coordinating all image and medical record assembly for report interpretations; and for utilizing RIS for all film tracking and procedure activity.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience & Training Required:

• Proven ability to read and write English and follow written instructions.
• Ability to pass medical vocabulary exam administered by Human Resources.
• Basic knowledge of windows environment.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians and staff.
• Ability to efficiently and accurately file in terminal digit or alphabetical order.
• Must be able to use basic Window applications, including proficiency with a mouse and bar code reader. Ability to utilize computer system and file system to facilitate patient records management as directed by lead technologist and/or Manager.
• Ability to calmly handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
• Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.

Level of Physical Demands:

Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$16.09/hr - $20.25/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay