MRI Radiology Assistant

MRI Radiology Assistant

Requirements

• High school graduate
• 1 year related experience
• Prefer 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience and/or trained to start IVs
• Basic knowledge of filing and data entry
• Type 20 wpm preferred
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of telephone and paging functions
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of computer systems utilized on unit by receiving, sending, and data entry of information pertaining to the radiology department
• Some knowledge of Radiology functions
• CPR certified within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs all electronic file room duties to insure compliance with HIPAA regulations and provide excellent customer service to patients and physicians
• Answers telephone pleasantly to accept requests for films, reports and CDs
• Faxes reports promptly to referring physician offices as requested
• Assists Women’s Center in obtaining mammogram records from other institutions, collecting mailed CDs, and delivering to Mammography or loading data to system
• Make copies of CDs as requested by both external and internal customers, including ED, OB, Surgery and Radiology and delivering to the proper destination in the hospital while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Refers CD issues to IS department for quick resolution
• Collects and responds to legal subpoenas requesting patient records
• Creates system to track records and works with Risk Management to sequester patient records
• Collects fees for legal work and distributes to finance department for deposit
• Greets patients and may assist with IV starts on Outpatient CT procedures if properly trained
• Promptly greet patients prior to their appointment time
• Communicate and explain CT experience to the patient
• Start patients IV prior to testing
• Monitoring stat outpatient reports for final status, calling report to physician, and discharging outpatient as appropriate
• Stocks all linens in dressing rooms
• Provides light housekeeping on rooms including discarding used linens, straightening chairs, sorting magazines and discarding trash to keep rooms presentable at all times
• Establishes par levels, and maintains office supplies as needed
• Gives supervisor list of needed supplies to order

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience and/or trained to start IVs