All About Ultrasound · 3 weeks ago
Digital Imaging Specialist
Greater Tuscaloosa Area
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAll About Ultrasound is seeking a Digital Imaging Specialist who will be highly visible to patients and staff in the imaging department. The role involves coordinating patient care activities, supporting physicians with digital imaging systems, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining accurate electronic records.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Possess knowledge of Imaging Department workflow. Coordinates patient care activities, dispatches clinical staff and transport staff. Therefore must be extremely sensitive to customer needs and expectations. Cordially greets all in a professional manner
Provides care and safety to patients undergoing treatment and exams. Meticulously inspects orders and generates accurate paperwork which will initiate the examination process. Demonstrates through knowledge of policy and regulations regarding privacy rules and release of PHI information requirements
Adequate knowledge in the PACS digital imaging system. Supports physicians and staff in the use of digital imaging systems
Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement
Responsible for maintaining current electronic records and reports. Scan and commit images to film or CD. Utilizes image exchange cloud system or importing of outside CD’s or film for physician comparisons
Meticulously and accurately assembles sorts, maintains and disassembles patient imaging record to include printing and electronic scanning of film or reports. Processes requests for CDs or film by classifying accordingly (i.e. physicians, physicians’ offices, OR, ED or other health care organizations) by phone, mail or direct request for (ROI) Release of Information. Assures authenticity of requestor or designee, guardian or patient. Maintains electronic record of exams released
Utilizes department specific computer system for dictated reports, prioritizing reports, printing reports, faxing reports to physician offices, mailing or to healthcare organizations. Utilization of ChartMaxx system for obtaining operative exam reports for imaging exams performed in the OR so not to delay radiology reporting. Knowledge of AccuReg check-in process. Knowledge of Softros messenger for IR patient arrival notifications. Assists transport staff with Teletracking transport system entries and usage. Knowledge of Expanse system
Presents appropriate outside mammography films on viewer for comparisons by radiologist, remove film from viewer and maintains film records. Ensures outside films are returned to various facilities by mail or courier. Responsible to ensure that all imaging exams receive a completed report within 24 hours so not to delay reports TAT
Knowledge of imaging department patient supply and exam charge process. Assists daily in computer entries for patient supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices
Proficient in performing daily delinquent charge capture process for all exams and reports. Ensures integrity of patient records and bills
Liaison for imaging services and with outside physician and staff. Takes verbal reservations from physician offices and written orders for walk-ins. Anticipates scheduling conflicts and uses good judgment. Schedules or reschedules patient appointments. Coordinates walk-in outpatients into the workflow, streamlines the process and conveys with the modality
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent with good perception of order and minute details; self-motivated with the ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks
Strong communication, detail oriented, critical thinking, problem solving and customer service skills are essential; quick learner, works at fast pace, expeditious, friendly and courteous to staff and physicians
Must be efficient in the use of all office equipment, computer and keyboard operations and related material essential to good patient care and reports any problems when necessary
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
Possess knowledge of Imaging Department workflow
Provides care and safety to patients undergoing treatment and exams
Adequate knowledge in the PACS digital imaging system
Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement
Responsible for maintaining current electronic records and reports
Meticulously and accurately assembles sorts, maintains and disassembles patient imaging record
Utilizes department specific computer system for dictated reports
Knowledge of imaging department patient supply and exam charge process
Proficient in performing daily delinquent charge capture process for all exams and reports
Liaison for imaging services and with outside physician and staff
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range
Physical presence onsite is essential
Company
All About Ultrasound
ALL ABOUT ULTRASOUND Inc offers educational resources and review materials for ultrasound professionals.
Founded in 2008
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase