Digital Imaging Lab Associate- Weekend -20 hours weekly

The Digital Imaging Laboratory Associate will ensure efficient and accurate handling of radiology images and documents according to department standards. Provide patient services and clerical support in clinic operations.

Weekend Shift - 20 hours weekly

• Request patient folders from offsite storage vendor.

• Navigate through PACS to locate patient exams.

• Prepare CD’s/DVD’s and print images for conference lists as necessary.

• Prepare research studies for clinicians as requested.

• Schedule examinations into the RIS in preparation to import images.

• Complete patient registration when necessary.

• Understand the process to accurately import and digitize images into PACS including checking Synapse to ensure image import is successful.

• Report imaging anomalies to IT team in a timely manner.

• Understand and trouble shoot CD burners and printing equipment.

• Prepare daily image requests from OR; contact OR for image pick up when complete and handle OR requests for add-ons.

• Work in conjunction with hospital legal staff to prepare all legal requests.

• Follow established guidelines for collection of fees associated with image requests.

• Respond to all faxes and phone calls.

• Provide imaging reports as requested

• Assist Radiologist in reading rooms, when necessary.

• Keep reading rooms clean and organized.

• Report any operational issues with reading stations to manager.

• Clean monitors and turn off any unused illumination lamps at reading stations.

• Provide patient services and administrative support in clinic operations; coordinate daily workflow to ensure all patients and customers are served in a timely and quality-oriented fashion.

• Review daily email for Department and Hospital operational updates; answer all telephone calls.

• Perform weekly inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available.

• Assist COR staff with covering reception areas as necessary.

• Ensure all annual training is complete prior to deadlines.

• Attend all mandatory in-service training events.

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

• Speak up when team members appear to exhi