Radiology Support Specialist- Weekend Nights, Full-time

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a dedicated Radiology Support Specialist for weekend night shifts. The role supports imaging workflow, acts as a liaison, handles charting in EPIC, and assists with radiology operations and patient data management.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with physicians and clinical staff to ensure efficient radiology services for patients and referring physicians.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and related experience or enrollment in radiology program as listed in qualifications.
• Two years related experience OR one year radiology admin/clinical support.
• Candidates must meet education/licensure options described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reading room workflow with physicians and teams to support imaging procedures.
• Serve as liaison for radiology with internal and external customers.
• Ensure communications are routed accurately and promptly.
• Monitor and report call volumes and maintain timely information flow.
• Assist with scheduling and EPIC-related chart handling and data retrieval.
• Prepare images and ensure patient records are accessible in EPIC.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical records knowledge

Confidentiality

Office routines

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 yrs radiology admin experience

High School diploma or equivalent with 1 yr radiology admin experience

Currently enrolled in accredited Radiology program

Tools

EPIC

HIM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Radiology Support Specialist- Weekend Nights, Full-time### Radiology Support Specialist- Weekend Nights, Full-timeApply: Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH): Full time: Posted Today: JR26-37308## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Assists the department of radiology with all matters related to the coordination and delivery of radiologic imaging interpretation. Serves as a liaison for the Department of Radiology practicing service excellence in all interactions.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School diploma or equivalent **AND** Two (2) years additional training or related experience **OR**;High School diploma or equivalent **AND** One (1) year of radiology administrative or clinical support **OR**;High School diploma or equivalent **AND** Currently enrolled in an accredited Radiology program or other accredited allied health program.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Provides for optimal radiology reading room workflow by working closely with physicians, administrative and clinical teams to anticipate and support the needs based on departmental procedure volumes and call requests.2. Acts as the main liaison for radiology providing superior levels of service at all times for both internal and external customers.3. Ensures by direct or indirect involvement that all verbal communications request to and from the reading room are proxied and routed appropriately in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.3. Ensures all phones are answered and calls routed as appropriate during all hours of operation.4. Tracks and monitors call volumes and prepares reporting as required5. Responds to requests from Radiologists when there is a need to provide or obtain information from a referring physician. Tracks and reports all requests for quality validation.6. Monitors reading worklists for timely completion of interpretation, providing regular reporting on turn-around times. Ensures are studies are finalized as per departmental standards of practice.7. Handle chart control tasks for Radiologist including EPIC in-baskets, EPIC chart deficiencies, scanning documents into EPIC and locating patient medical record information in EPIC.8. Composes correspondence in response to routine inquiries frequently without instruction or review.9. Monitor exam protocol work list to alert radiologist to cases that are awaiting attention.10. Track and investigate external studies as requested. Enter orders as required to facilitate the importing of external studies for comparison and/or interpretation.11. Prepares images for export as requested as per HIM policy, functioning as an extension of HIM for any radiology requests.12. Ensures workspace is clean and office supplies are available and organized performing regular inventory of workstation environment.13. Escalates all IT issues and submits tickets as needed.14. Monitors physician schedule for coverage.15. Assists with daily VA operations.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Incumbent will need manual dexterity in operating office equipment, including computer keyboard.2. Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.3. Good vision is necessary in making use of the computer.4. Good hearing and speaking skill s are necessary in every day communication and use of telephone.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Work is performed in a normal office environment.2. Operate in a fast paced environment with minimal structure.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence by name and functional area.2. Knowledge of medical records documentation requirements.3. Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes and forms.4. Strong computer skills, communication skills, and organizational skills.5. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. 6. Skill in utilizing computer software and online systems.7. Skill in operating office equipment.9. Ability to make decisions requiring interpretation and judgment.10. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interpret institutional and other policies accurately.11. Ability to gather, evaluate, and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.12. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.13. Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.14. This position requires a high level of analytical and decision making skills.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**36**Shift:**Night (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**8300 UHA Radiology Admin and Research**Address:**1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively \"WVUHS\") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.