Radiology Information Specialist I - Per Diem

Core Competencies

• Remains aware of and sensitive to patients’ rights in all interfaces with patients.
• Complies with organization-wide and department specific policies and procedures, including working knowledge of policies, reference to policies as needed.
• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions and/or acts.
• Identifies the patients prior to completing the check-in process or releasing patients’ results or films.
• Demonstrates knowledge of personal/ departmental role in the event of Emergency and/ or Disaster.
• Provides services in own job category to all age groups.
• Demonstrates competency for ie courier lists, subpoenas, film pick up.
• Answers the telephone courteously within 3 rings, identifying self and department.
• Greets customers promptly and assures they are taken care of in a timely manner.
• Completes the registration process.
• Prints schedule and call for orders when assigned. Call for a valid order when required.
• Burns and uploads CDs with images and releases reports.
• Fills in as Outpatient Receptionist.
• Calls physicians office with results when needed and transcribes addendum of the delivery of the report.
• Uses Radiology Information System (RIS), Hospital Information System (HIS), and PACS.
• Demonstrates confidentiality using own password and all patient care modules.
• Recognizes and performs which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Keeps work area stocked with office and medical supplies efficiently and reorder through appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Participates in hospital Performance Improvement activities using LEAN tools and techniques.