Film File Clerk - Radiology Support - Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM

To perform diversified duties necessary to and involving the maintenance, filing, distribution and issuing of radiology CDs/images.

A. Clinical/Technical/Service
1.    Processes, retrieves and files all x-ray films and examinations
2.    Processes films and folders according to film library protocols on manual or automatic DECRAD systems
3.    Updates information in and retrieves information form the radiology information system (DECRAD) by using terminals, printers and bar-code readers
4.    Changes ribbons and paper supplies for the DECRAD printers
5.    Obtains the film studies from the darkroom and prepares them for interpretation and comparison by the radiologist. To accomplish this, old films must be located and obtained from the file room and collated with the new films
6.     Sorts and lists films according to those read and unread, and by location of the patient
7.    Files the updated film record after it has been read by the radiologist; prepares new envelopes for the x-ray film; must read the requisition in order to note on the folder the anatomical region examined
8.    Sorts and files x-ray films and requisitions in alphabetical or numerical order
9.    Maintains patient rosters (ballroom census)
10.    Answers telephones, processes inquires for film library services (pulling films, searching files for records, releasing films for copies)
11.    Proofreads requisitions and film file jackets for accuracy
12.    Posts entries in the appropriate film library records
13.    Operates tele-autowriter and other film library equipment for processing of film records and maintenance of ballroom census
14.    Provides assistance to physicians for locating films on various alternators
15.    Utilizes admission and medical records information to collate film records and maintain ballroom census
16.    Retrieves records from the 3rd floor and other storage areas
17.    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)
a.    Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
b.    Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
c.    Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
d.    Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate
B. Organizational/Managerial
18.    Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities
19.    Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
C. Educational/Professional Development
20.    Participates in the development of other staff members
21.    Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
D. Communication/Relationships
22.    Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
23.    Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
24.    Appropriately greets and directs patients and other persons enlisting film library services
25.    Adheres to Continuum’s legal and ethical standards
26.    Performs other duties as assigned
Items 1-25 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act 
Continuum Health Partners is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences
 

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School graduate or equivalent.
 

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $23.16 - $25.20 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West, CAN - Radiology Support - WST, Mount Sinai West

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