Clerk Radiology- Per Diem (Full time) Temporary

Work Days and Hours
- This position is temperary, about 4 months Monday
- Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Full time)

Job Summary:

The Radiology Clerk supports the goals of the Radiology Department while assisting departments throughout the hospital and clinic. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining images and patient accounts in PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System); assembling and analyzing inpatient and outpatient medical records; releasing medical information and films in accordance with state and federal regulations;

supporting medical staff with medical record completion; responding to visitor requests for information or films; and accurately filing medical records.

• High school graduate or GED

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• Previous clerical experience helpful but not required

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
• Completes annual organization-required and/or job-required educational requirements
• Maintains regulatory requirements
• Wears identification while on duty
• Attends staff meetings and/or reads all meeting minutes
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within the designated time
• Maintains employee/patient confidentiality
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities
• Demonstrates the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization as well as the departmental Scope of Service
• Communication with patients, guests, family, and staff is courteous, respectful, and helpful
• Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment
• Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.
• Clinical Personnel:
  Strictly adheres to standard precautions by adhering to the usage of personal protective equipment when handling blood or body fluids.
• Non-Clinical Personnel:
  Washes hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water thoroughly and often in an effort to control spreading of germs within the department and facility.
• Adheres to isolation procedures at all times as applicable.
• Adheres to the following environmental care standards.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of safety policies and procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, hazardous material procedures, and safety codes.
• Respond appropriately to any Codes while working any shift (Code Blue, Code Gray, Code Silver, Code Amber, Code Red, Code Orange, and Rapid Response Team).
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of security issues, i.e. personal protection, protection of personal and hospital property.
• Participates in quality initiatives as needed.
• Be familiar with and comply with the Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic Personnel Handbook and Policies.
• Be familiar with the collective bargaining agreement (Union Contract) of the UFCW
  3000 and Mid-Valley Hospital.