Imaging Record Specialist

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

1h

About The Position

The Imaging Record Specialist performs file room and related PACS duties for the Radiology Department. The role provides customer service to patients, hospital staff, and referring physicians; supports the department’s mission and vision; and maintains confidentiality. The specialist communicates daily with hospital staff, referring physicians and their office staffs, patients, and family members, in person and by telephone. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Filing and computer knowledge are preferred. Clearances must be dated within 90 days, including Act 34 clearance with renewal.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal; clearances must be dated within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Filing knowledge preferred.
• Computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, both one-on-one and by telephone, with hospital staff, referring physicians and their office staffs, patients, and family members.
• Maintain a positive and professional image when interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors, coworkers, and peers.
• Comply with Radiology and institutional policies.
• Monitor and secure division supplies and demonstrate awareness of appropriate resource management.
• Participate in assigned Quality Assurance or Performance Improvement projects.
• Demonstrate competency to provide Film/File Coordinator coverage in the reading room.
• Assist diagnostic modalities with scanning documents into PACS.
• Hang films and/or digitize old exams into PACS for interpretation.
• Deliver and pick up films from appropriate areas.
• Prepare CDs and films for sign-out or mailing.
• Monitor the PACS unread list for necessary comparison correlation.
• Perform required film file jacket maintenance.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Answer and redirect telephone calls and take messages.
• Maintain working knowledge of necessary computer systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED