Radiology Aide - FT - Days - JDCH

Location : Hollywood, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary :

Performs diversified duties necessary to and involving the maintenance, filing, distribution and issuing of radiology CDs / images and reports.

Responsibilities :

Communicates findings of Imaging exams to various caregivers, including verifying the transmission of critical findings.Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.Creates electronic files for release of information to authorized individuals, including legal requests received via subpoena, using properly executed forms.Manages electronic Imaging exam for timely interpretation, oversees interpretation workflow for Interpreting physicians. Performs audits for any exams pending final interpretation / results, or any electronic files incorrectly stored.Management and distribution of patient radiology related imaging and PHI. Prepares and distributes patient records including original film, digital images burned to CD or DVD, electronic receiving and release of images.Performs daily inspections on radiologist reading workstations. Escalates any findings with Radiology IT services for resolution.Greets patients, verifies prescriptions with providers, schedules patients as needed. Answers department and reading room phones directing callers and providing follow up as needed.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, FILE MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (1), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY / SUPPORT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements :

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Customer service and basic computer experience required.Required Work Experience : One year (1) of clerical experience required. Experience in a hospital or physicians office preferred.Other Information : Medical Terminology Course (6 months upon hire)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Climbing = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 40%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Dust = 40%
• Extreme Heat / Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 40%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Shift : Days

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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