Job Description
additional task / responsibility :
Access to patient records in course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel.
Access of records is limited only to records that are pertinent to the patients care or regulatory requirements and only occur when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team.
Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual. This access may occur for the reasons stated below :
- Pre procedure in preparation for the scheduled exam
- During the procedures in care of the patient
- Post procedure to follow up on care
- To QA processes to insure data is correct
- To conduct retrospective reviews for the purpose of education, research or for compliance to ODH, MQSA, ACR or other regulatory requirements
- To respond to daily calls from patients, other departments, physicians or physician offices requesting us to access records to review historical procedure record
Documentation of access must occur where appropriate and feasible in log form, comments in EPIC, HIM or McKesson or other available media / format.
For further guidance, refer to the following TCH Policies
Policy Number 2.47.102 Access to Protected Health Information.
Policy Number 2.47.109 Employee Access to his or Her Own Protected Health Information.
Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate.
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EDUCATION : Graduation from ARRT accredited Radioloigic Technology school required, and / or has completed on the job experience / training which allows the technologist to obtain certification.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques / procedures. Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :
Technologists must be board certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. They must also hold an active, valid Ohio license as Radiographer.
CPR certification is also preferred.