Start Date: 

Open Until Filled. This is a part-time position requiring 48-55 hours worked in a two-week pay period. This position is for internal applicants only.

Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of laser/film processors, protective garments, wheelchairs, gurneys, computers, typewriters, copy machines and 10 key phones
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• No previous experience is required
• Medical terminology course helpful
• Ability to demonstrate use of various equipment including, but not limited to; computer, photocopy machine and present telephone system
• Ability to relate well with physicians, patients of all ages and co-workers
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Maintain a calm and reasonable attitude at all times
• Keeps information regarding patients confidential

Duties & 
Responsibilities: 

Job Summary

The Radiology Clerk/Aide assists on a daily basis with maintaining the appropriate level of department flow.

Duties

• Bring patients back to dressing room and advise what needs to be removed and gown put on
• Complete file jacket and necessary billing/paperwork
• Place call for Radiology Nurse after getting consent information
• Answer incoming phone lines and transfer when needed
• Process or collect films and assemble with file jackets
• Maintain cleanliness of patient areas
• Have first patient ready to go at 8:00 am for each room as requested by Supervisor
• Help maintain room supplies
• Help lift or assist patients on or off exam tables
• Typing and collecting all items for x-ray file jacket including pulling next days jackets
• Delivery of x-ray file jackets to proper locations
• Filing pertinent items
• Learn how to hang films on alternator
• If patient prep is required, pass out prep-kits and go over the directions with patients of all ages
• Schedule all Doppler studies
• Some special procedures require additional notification and scheduling with a Lab, Surgery and Ambulatory Services
• Contact outside Hospitals to assist in scheduling MRI studies
• Notify departments involved of all exam cancellations and appointment changes
• Answer six incoming telephone lines
• Give verbal reports to Doctor’s and other Medical Facilities
• Schedule appointments and take Doctor’s orders
• Arrange for transfer or patient x-rays and reports to outside facilities, attorneys, etc
• Transferring telephone call to appropriate locations within the Imaging Department
• Type all x-ray flashcards, index cards and charge requisitions
• Handwrite same information on x-ray file jackets
• Check daily charges against tech’s log sheet, make a copy and put it in the basket for the Radiological Associates
• Maintain file system; keep x-ray requisitions for 3 months, Daily log ledger and daily index file cards
• Distribute all mail to Imaging Services
• Works with computer to get information regarding patients of all ages and to print off additional patient reports
• X-ray films and reports:
  • Copy all x-ray reports (2-5 times dependent upon # of Doctor’s, in-patient, out-patient and Radiological Associates)
  • Keep a log of all out-going x-ray films as well as incoming film from other facilities
  • Screen x-ray reports for completeness; identify missing signatures and directs them back to Medical Records for corrections
  • Transports Doctor’s dictations to Medical Records, match flash cards to the appropriate report and direct to Doctor’s for proofing and signature
  • Prepare x-ray films and reports that are subpoenaed and handle money and receipts for film copies
  • Responsible for assuring x-ray films are pulled for next day surgeries and endoscopies
  • Distribute reports on in-patients to Lab at 10am, 2:30pm and 4:30pm. The reports of out-patients, are placed in the Physician’s mailbox
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Other Info: 

Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting; up to 100 Ibs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 Ibs. must be able to stand, stoop lift and walk without restrictions.

Job Posted: 

06/10/2024

Contact Name: 

Human Resources

Contact Phone: 

530.712.2137

Contact Email: 

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com