Radiology Assistant / Coordinator - Columbia
- Columbia Asia
- 1 - 6 years
- Mysore
- 4 years ago
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Job Description
The Radiology Department Assistant / Coordinator / Secretary performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical and patient related functions. She is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services such as: patient check-in, exam review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient mobile movement. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Radiology Department Supervisor or HoD. The incumbent shall assist necessary on preparation for examination on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and paediatric age groups and performs patient assessment within the scope of practice.
- Represents physicians by screening incoming telephone calls; recording and transmitting messages; scheduling, receiving, and announcing scheduled patients and visitors; screening unscheduled patients and visitors; arranging referrals to other health care providers; scheduling appointments for consultations, x-rays, lab tests, physical therapy, MRI's, CT scans, Mammography, Ultrasound, etc.
- Ensures physician productivity by maintaining calendars; scheduling patient appointments; physician consultations; professional meetings, conferences; teleconferences, and travel.
- Produces information by transcribing dictation, preparing medical reports and summaries, patient histories, operative notes, manuscripts and correspondence; planning, organizing, and coordinating.
- Assist to provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; maintaining patient records; recording meeting discussions.
- Assist in preparation for diagnostic examination, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services.
- Communicates effectively with patients / families and all care providers.
- Checks the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria.
- Assist in scheduling examinations as needed.
- Assist to obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
- Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with coordinating work assignments to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Assists and sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.
- Assist to provide quality customer service, explains all studies to patient in a clear manner, and provide information and resources to patient and family.
- Assist on safe movement of patient to and from carts, beds and wheelchairs utilizing multiple lifting devices.
- Assist to position the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.
- Engages in professional and ethical conduct.
- Assist to maintain a clean, orderly, well-stocked room.
- Accurately records patient exams and follow proper billing procedures.
- Coordinate with staff when equipment malfunctions.
- Knowledge of reporting system if / when assigned to Mammography.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist to maintain licensure, certifications.
Required Candidate profile
- Graduate in Science
- Knowledge of basic anatomy preferred.
- Basic knowledge of sterile techniques, universal precautions, Hospital standards and personal radiation protection practices preferred.
- Strong customer service and verbal / written communication skills.
- Self-motivated & directed with regards to an increasing level of understanding and knowledge.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks / projects and meets objectives and deadlines.
- Effective oral and written professional communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to comply with all Hospital Quality Standard requirements.
- Ability to use initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work with others to attain common goals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.
- Capable of demonstrating flexibility with demands of external / internal customers placed on operating functions of the department.
- Typing Skills and Computer Literacy.
- Physical ability to lift and position patients and assist with patient transfers utilizing beds or stretchers.
- Ability to stretch work to complete task.
- Aspirants are requested to E-mail resume in MS word format only along with photograph and with details on current fixed salary + incentives if any and expected salary.
- Please superscribe as "Application for the post of Radiology Assistant / Secretary / Coordinator - Columbia Asia Hospital - Mysore" in Subject column when writing / sending / forwarding E-mail.
- Work Location -Mysore - Karnataka - India.
Perks and Benefits
As per organisation standardsJob Classification
Industry: Medical, Healthcare, HospitalsFunctional Area: Executive Assistant, Front Office, Data Entry,
Role Category: Other
Role: Other
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: B.Sc in Any SpecializationPost Graduation: Post Graduation Not Required
Doctorate: Doctorate Not Required
Contact Details:
Company: Columbia AsiaLocation(s): Mysore
Keyskills: CT Patient Care Radiology Secretary MRI Imaging Radiology Radiology Department Medical Secretary Correspondence Healthcare Mammography Hospital Ultrasound
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