File Room Clerk

University Medical Center • El Paso, TX

73d

About The Position

The File Room Clerk is responsible for the filing and storing of all radiographs, film file jackets, and reports. This role involves assisting physicians and residents in locating films, distributing films to Radiologists for interpretation, and ensuring the proper management of film records. The position requires proficiency in using the hospital computer system and involves various tasks related to film handling and filing.

Requirements

• Some computer knowledge is helpful.
• Must be able to learn terminal digit filing system.
• Must be able to work without supervision and use logic and deductive reasoning.
• Telephone skills and etiquette necessary.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently use the hospital computer system, including Radiology History, Patient Inquiry, Patient orders and results, Radiology Film Tracking, and print Initials, Finals and Labels.
• Efficiently locate film file jackets in all areas including the shelf and through the computer inquiry.
• Check jackets in/out according to volume and individual studies using the Radiology Film Tracking System.
• Retrieve films and film jackets from hospital units, emergency center, outpatient clinics, and operating and recovery rooms daily.
• Properly scan films and orders on the Film Digitizer into Medview.
• Copy film as needed using the Duplicator in the darkroom, maintaining the same contrast and density as the original.
• Receive films in the mail and appropriately file them in the correct jacket.
• File all jackets that are not being used back into the film file shelves according to their Filing Number.
• Work-up films that are 'to go' according to file room policy.
• File yellow reports into the appropriate file jacket as soon as possible.
• Release UMC's films to outside locations using the proper paperwork.
• Interact courteously with other staff, physicians, and Radiologists.
• Assist in the purging of films done on an annual basis.
• Keep the file room clean and stocked at all times.
• Assist physicians and other hospital personnel that request films in person or over the telephone.
• Deliver orders, labels, and jackets to the appropriate areas in the department.
• Refer all legal memos or subpoenas to the designated person within the file room.
• Perform any additional tasks as required by the supervisor or administration.
• Call the appropriate person regarding receipt of faxes as soon as the fax is discovered.
• Attend all department staff meetings and any called file room meetings.
• Adhere to all department policies.
• Work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction regarding new staff, ancillary personnel, and South Plains students.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Create OPTRD visits in the IDX system with updated patient demographic information.
• Order all procedures in Powerchart according to physician's orders for all outside clinics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals