Radiology Coordinator

Description

Job Title:

Radiology Coordinator

Division:
Outpatient Services

Department:
Radiology

Supervisor:
Director of Ancillary Services

Status:
Non-Exempt

Under the direction of the Director of Ancillary Services, performs expert diagnostic radiological imaging/mammography procedures to assure a high level of quality care and service to patients, physicians, and customers in and outside of the Radiology Department, in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Cozad Community Health System.

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides competent, safe, and effective patient care.
• Reviews requests for radiologic studies, ensuring the correct exam is performed. Reviews available clinical data from chart to alert nurse/provider of any possible contraindications for procedures.
• Assesses patient condition to determine proper handling, special requirements and patient’s ability to comply with the physical requirements of the examination to minimize patient or exam problems.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the Radiology Department, operating rooms and at patient’s bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality imagines using the (ALARA) As Low As Reasonably Achievable standards.
• Utilizes multiple modalities in Department (X-Ray, CT, Mammogram, Ultrasound, etc.), as allowed by state law.
• Attends all required safety training programs.
• Records documentation accurately and timely, including charges.
• Follows the hospital exposure control, blood borne, and airborne pathogen plans.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and responsible environment.
• Addresses and helps to resolve customer complaints.
• Assists Director with day-to-day operations; organizing and performing quality assurance tasks; maintaining survey readiness; developing and maintaining department policies and procedures; EHR/IT troubleshooting; updating software systems; and developing and evaluating ongoing service programs.
• Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
• Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Serves as a point of contact for schedulers and clinicians. Ensures positive patient experience. Responsibilities include training employees and focusing on improving patient health outcomes. Partnering with Director of Ancillary Services to interview, hire, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the hospital radiology environment is usually moderate.

Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion,…