Position Summary
The Imaging Support Specialist works closely with the IRC Coordinator, hospital staff, managers, and physicians to support the timely availability of images for interpretation and communication of results to referring physicians across the health system.
This role also performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties, including word processing, data entry, typing, completing moderately complex forms, and maintaining records, files, and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison for internal and external departments, radiologists, and referring physicians.
- Receive and greet customers, patients, and employees.
- Notify appropriate staff and direct visitors and deliveries to the correct areas.
- Answer routine questions and provide basic information and assistance with departmental procedures.
- Retrieve, relay, and record critical patient information related to exams and patient care.
- Update records and files using manual and computerized filing systems.
- Scan and digitize paperwork and radiology images into multiple computer systems for archival purposes.
- Perform general clerical duties such as copying, running errands, and maintaining records.
- Prioritize exams to be read using multiple imaging computer systems.
- Assist with requests for release of images or results.
- Maintain logs of work activities and support on-call procedures as needed.
- Assist radiologists and other physicians with information gathering, coordination, and follow-through.
- Support orientation and training of new radiology support staff.
- Keep work and visitor areas clean and organized.
Requirements & Qualifications
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two to three years of progressively more responsible experience in a physician support setting, or two years of experience in a radiology department.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to initiate creative solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, departmental staff, physicians, other health providers, and facilities.
- Knowledge of Windows-based programs.
- Ability to use PACS, PACS web, RADNET, PowerChart, PowerScribe, Intelerad, and similar systems after training.
- Additional formal clerical and computer training is desirable.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay
- Benefits effective day one
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- PTO
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities
Location
Michigan, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago