IMAGE SVC REP/IMAGE PREP TECH/ MVH MAIN/ PRN

Title: Image Service Rep/Image Prep Tech

Unit: Medical Imaging Admin.

Hours: Varied

Status: PRN

Facility: MVH

Position Summary:

This position is working with the radiologists to ensure radiology images are reviewed and interpreted in a timely manner. This position is responsible for having a working knowledge of the PACS system, the EPIC system, and the ability to assist providers to contact radiologists regarding images and vice-versa. The incumbent assists in training of new staff members, including radiologists, in the workflow of the department. This position reports to the Administrative Manager and works closely with technologists in Medical Imaging, as well as radiologists and other medical staff. The incumbent prioritizes images to be read, receives call reports, and report the interpretations of the call reports back to the appropriate providers. The incumbent would also be responsible for loading images from outside facilities as well as distributing Premier images to outside facilities. This position requires call and could require coverage of 2nd, 3rd, weekend, and/or holiday shifts all of which the incumbent would be the only person in the Image Service Center during those shifts. Individual complies with established policies, procedures, and standards regarding quality, customer satisfaction, positive work environment, and financial stewardship. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties & Functions:

• The incumbent assists in training of new staff members, including radiologists, in the workflow of the department. 
• This position reports to the Administrative Manager and works closely with technologists in Medical Imaging, as well as radiologists and other medical staff. 
• The incumbent prioritizes images to be read, receives call reports, and report the interpretations of the call reports back to the appropriate providers. 
• The incumbent would also be responsible for loading images from outside facilities as well as distributing Premier images to outside facilities. 
• This position requires call and could require coverage of 2nd, 3rd, weekend, and/or holiday shifts all of which the incumbent would be the only person in the Image Service Center during those shifts. 
• Individual complies with established policies, procedures, and standards regarding quality, customer satisfaction, positive work environment, and financial stewardship. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Experience managing customer service issues and resolving them or escalating to appropriate level through the chain of command.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to instruct/train customers with a wide base of knowledge range (physicians to co-workers) in PACS applications as well as system upgrades. 
• Demonstrated outstanding customer service skills required.
• Attention to detail and follow-through with various hospital departments, internal and external physician offices and patients.
• Ability to recognize and operational need of the department/customer, respond appropriately, and assist as needed. 
• Demonstrates ability to respond to the needs of physicians and assist with PACS image issues. 
• Ability to adjust to multiple workflows related to obtaining and processing images from multi-site locations.