Image Management Clerk - Silver Spring

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary

• Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)

• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules

• Advancement: Career growth opportunities

• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities:

• Duties include daily maintenance of medical imaging files to include the filing of preliminary reports, patient consents, and exam worksheets.

• Assures accurate and timely reporting of exam reports to referring physicians.

• Proficient use of Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS) equipment to view, print, retrieve and edit studies.

• Assists internal and external customers in the use of PACS.

• Correlates patient anatomy with different exam types and procedures for filming purposes. Print images with scout lines in proper position.

• Performs support duties to facilitate the efficient operations of the Medical Imaging Services department.

• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and members of the health care team. Effectively operates hospital and Radiology information systems, PACS system, and communication systems in support of duties.

• Participates in and supports quality improvement initiatives.

• Participates in task forces and committees as assigned.

• Safely uses equipment and materials according to manufacturer guidelines.

• Adheres to Universal Precautions. Consistently complies with departmental standards and goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned, in keeping with the scope and qualifications of the job.

• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What you will need:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Good working knowledge of medical terminology acquired through formal training of one year of experience (preferably in a Radiology department.)

• Exhibits excellent verbal communication and human relation skills in dealing with doctors, patients, co-workers and hospital staff.

• Ability to write, speak and read the English language.

• Must be computer literate.

• Must know anatomy and can relate to radiographic procedures.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran