Radiology Secretary

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the radiology manager, performs a variety of clerical duties associated with patient care operations within the department.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Comply with established department, hospital policies, procedures,

2. objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

3. Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.

4. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.

5. Communicates with members of the health care team, patients, and visitors using oral and written means of equipment such as the telephone, computer, and intercom.

6. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abide by established communication codes.

7. Perform clerical duties related to scheduling of outpatient exams.

8. Perform scheduling for specialty clinic.

9. Fax radiologist final reports daily.

10. Obtain signed orders for scheduled exams.

11. Proficiently utilize the Bookings application for department scheduling.

12. Assist with receiving, distributing, and sorting supplies brought to the unit. Prepares Just Do It’s for maintenance repairs.

13. Maintains an orderly and businesslike environment at the radiology receptionist desk in order to assist members of the health care team in the performance of their job despite high-stress factors.

14. Performs specified duties during a hospital wide emergency.

15. Notifies radiologic technologist of STAT orders.

16. Check department fax frequently throughout the day for incoming orders.

17. Attend required meetings, in services, and educational programs.

18. Performs other related duties as directed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Four-year high school diploma or equivalent, High school or GED equivalent

Experience: Previous experience preferred

Activity: Description

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to a variety of healthcare settings, including clinical, office or maintenance environments. Stressful, pressure, and frustrations related to ill patients and stressed family. Subject to exposure to all environmental hazards associated with hospital work.

Sitting: Continuously 67-100%: 80% of working Hours

Walking: Occasionally 1-33%: 20% of working Hours

Standing: Occasionally 1-33%: 20% of working Hours

Bending: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Squatting: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Climbing: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Kneeling: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Twisting: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Lifting 0-50 lbs: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Lifting 50 lbs: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Carry 0-50 lbs: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Carry 50 lbs: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours:

Pushing 0-500 lbs: Occasionally 1-33%: 10% of working Hours

Other Requirements:

· Subject to electrical and flammable/explosive gas hazards.

· May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

· May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.

· Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.

· May occasionally be subjected to irregular hours.

· May be exposed to respiratory risks and safety sensitive situations.

· May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.

· Possesses problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

· Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills.

Visual and Hearing Requirements:

Yes--Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Yes--Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person