Diagnostic Imaging Clerk
About The Position
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Under the general supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Manager of Operations, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Diagnostic Imaging Clerk is responsible for: receiving requisitions and scheduling diagnostic imaging examinations using the Radiology Information System (RIS); acting as a receptionist to patients; obtaining, entering and updating patient/film information and registering patients on the computer system; Retrieving digital images, filing, retrieving DI films/digital images and CDs/DVDs, providing digital images/films to physicians upon request, sending digital images/films and/or reports to various facilities, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Grade 12, or recognized equivalent.
- Successful completion of a recognized Medical Administrative Assistant Program at a recognized educational institution, a recognized medical secretary program or the first year of a recognized diploma/degree in nursing.
- OR Successful completion of a recognized medical terminology course, PLUS one-year experience in a Patient Registration department or one year related experience.
- Experience as a ward clerk, Unit Assistant, Secretary or Receptionist in a clinical area is deemed to meet the definition of related.
- Keyboard Speed - 35 wpm.
- Ability to read, write speak and understand English.
- Ability to interact well with others.
- Good telephone manner.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
- Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with accuracy.
- Physically capable of assisting patients in wheelchairs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous PACS experience an asset.
Responsibilities
- Receiving requisitions and scheduling diagnostic imaging examinations using the Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Acting as a receptionist to patients
- Obtaining, entering and updating patient/film information and registering patients on the computer system
- Retrieving digital images, filing, retrieving DI films/digital images and CDs/DVDs
- Providing digital images/films to physicians upon request
- Sending digital images/films and/or reports to various facilities
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.
- If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
- This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
- A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
- Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
- Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
- We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
- Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.
- Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
