Radiology Aide/Front Office

Primary Function Responsible for receiving patients and processing patient records for the Diagnostic Imaging department.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and places orders for testing into the computer system if necessary. Transports patients to dressing area if needed and contacts appropriate departments when patient has arrived. Coordinates patient arrival for diagnostic imaging , special procedures, cardiac cath. and technical services.
• Uploads/downloads imaging CDs at requests and works with HIS to ensure patient results are distributed appropriately. Distributes reports to physician offices and other medical facilities upon request and in the manner requested ( fax, mail, courier).
• Coordinates prior reports/ images as required (films, files, CD, reports).
• Coordinates follow-up appointments or verbal orders form physician offices.
• Prints and reviews daily schedules for patient testing.
• Stocks and organizes dressing rooms for patients.
• Assist technologist with patient movement when required.
• Coordinates appropriate paperwork for Radiologists on off hours for other XRA sites to be read.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A High School diploma required. Experience working with patients in a healthcare setting preferred.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.