Radiology Records Specialist III (Per Diem)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Technician 3 in Seattle to manage radiology images, service, and information for staff, patients, and outside facilities. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and independent problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include registering and routing images in RIS/Imagecast, digitizing films for PACS, handling releases for law enforcement and attorneys, and coordinating image transfers and system

Qualifications

• RHIT accredited program completion and RHIT eligibility.
• Experience in health information management preferred.
• Strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, and create folders for images in RIS/Imagecast.
• Digitize outside films for long-term availability on PACS.
• Provide UWMC images to outside sources with proper release.
• Scan releases into records and interface with law enforcement as needed.
• Provide images, schedule, and bill for copies or CDs at no cost.
• Expedite delivery of images via FedEx, Shuttle, US Mail, or courier.
• Serve as primary contact for Radiology Records policies and PACS/RIS.
• Investigate incomplete or inaccurate cases for proper action.
• Import outside CD/images using TeleRAD, LifeIMAGE, BEAM, and eMix.
• Transfer/Import images including RIS scheduling and PACS merging.
• Answer calls; handle RIS/PACS tech issues and patient inquiries.
• Act as Acting Lead when the Lead is on leave.
• Coordinate research requests to access patient records.
• Prepare and send requested patient images in proper format.
• Orient/train new physicians/nurses/staff on Radiology workflow.
• Basic troubleshooting of RIS, PACS, and related systems.
• Interact with law enforcement and attorneys regarding releases.
• Respond to patient questions about radiology procedures.

Skills

RHIT eligible

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

RHIT program completion and RHIT eligibility

Tools

RIS/PACS systems

Imagecast

TeleRAD

LifeIMAGE

BEAM/eMix

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Technician 3 in Seattle to manage radiology images, service, and information for staff, patients, and outside facilities. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and independent problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include registering and routing images in RIS/Imagecast, digitizing films for PACS, handling releases for law enforcement and attorneys, and coordinating image transfers and system