Radiology Aide (Admin Support) - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Aide performs diversified administrative and support duties involving the maintenance, filing, distribution, and release of radiology images and reports. The role supports patient safety, quality, customer service, and teamwork across imaging services. Duties include transporting patients to designated locations, managing imaging records and release-of-information requests, supporting the interpretation workflow, inspecting radiologist workstations, and assisting patients, providers, caregivers, and callers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of clerical experience.
Customer service experience.
Basic computer experience.
Ability to use critical thinking, exercise decisive judgment, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
BLS certification from an accepted listed provider or credential pathway: American Heart Association BLS E-Card, BLS RQI E-Card, BLS non-E-Card; Grace employee credential grace period; or Red Cross BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital or physician's office is preferred.
Medical terminology course to be completed within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or neuro chair to designated sites, including patients using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
Create electronic files for release of information to authorized individuals, including legal requests received via subpoena, using properly executed forms.
Manage electronic imaging exams for timely interpretation and oversee the interpretation workflow for interpreting physicians.
Audit exams pending final interpretation or results and identify electronic files that are incorrectly stored.
Manage and distribute patient radiology images and protected health information.
Prepare and distribute patient records, including original film, digital images burned to CD or DVD, and electronic receipt and release of images.
Inspect radiologist reading workstations daily and escalate findings to Radiology IT services for resolution.
Greet patients, verify prescriptions with providers, and schedule patients as needed.
Answer department and reading room phones, direct callers, and provide follow-up as needed.
Communicate imaging exam findings to caregivers and verify transmission of critical findings.