Imaging Record Specialist

Perform file room/related PACS duties for Radiology Department. Demonstrate good patient, hospital staff, and referring physician customer service. Promote the mission and vision of the Department of Radiology and UPMC.

Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• This position requires written and verbal communications (both one-on-one and telephone) skills. Will be in contact with the entire hospital staff, referring physicians and their office staffs, patients and family members on a daily basis.
• Exhibit a positive and professional image through interaction with patients, physicians, supervisors, coworkers and peers.
• Comply with all Radiology and Institutional policies.
• Monitor and secure supplies for the division and demonstrate and awareness of appropriate resource management.
• Participate in any Quality Assurance or Performance Improvement projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency for Film/File Coordinator coverage in reading room.
• Assist Diagnostic modality with document scanning into PACS.
• Hang films and /or digitize old exams into PACS for interpretation.
• Deliver and pick up films from the appropriate areas.
• Prepare CDs/films for sign out or to be mailed.
• Monitoring PACS unread list for any necessary comparison correlation.
• Perform any required film file jacket maintenance as needed.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Answer, redirect telephone calls and take messages.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all necessary computer systems.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Filing knowledge preferred.
• Computer knowledge preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Clearances must be dated within 90 days

• Act 34 with renewal