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UMMS RADIOLOGY FILM CLERK LEAD,OBS






JOB CODE: N02UML                               FLSA: NONEXEMPT
JOB TYPE: INST SPECIFIC UMAB                   EEO6:  H40
JOB FAMILY/SERIES: MED     
APPROVED BY: Chancellor Donald N. Langenberg  EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/96


JOB SUMMARY


Under general supervision, performs lead worker responsibilities and
clerical duties to maintain radiology films and to assist in
facilitating the smooth operation of the Radiology Film Library.


PRIMARY DUTIES


 1.  Provides technical and procedural guidance to clerks performing
     routine film maintenance and related tasks for the Film Library.


 2.  Assists in training of new staff, reviewing daily work activities
     and departmental procedures.


 3.  Monitors the collection of films from various locations within
     the Medical System to ensure prompt collection, receipt and
     availability to radiologists.


 4.  Provides information from Diagnostic Imaging Reports to referring
     physicians and health care organizations in accordance with
     departmental policies. Assures receipt of proper authorization
     from patient prior to release of information.


 5.  Reads information from radiology film database to requester or
     prints hard copies of information for distribution to physicians
     and Radiologists.


 6.  Monitors usage and time periods that films are in the viewing
     rooms, regularly, assisting in ensuring compliance with film
     library procedures. Reports violations to the supervisor.


 7.  Monitors the processing of film requests for conferences and
     clinics ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with
     departmental procedures.


 8.  Notifies requesters of appropriate procedures for requesting
     films when discrepancies arise. Refers problems to the supervisor
     for resolution.


 9.  Monitors film loans and returns, assuring that all requests are
     correctly logged-in in accordance with departmental procedures.


10.  Performs all of the duties of a Radiology Film Clerk.


11.  Attends in-service training programs and other relevant training
     sessions as required and for professional growth and development
     as directed by the supervisor.


Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES


General knowledge of terminal digit filing systems is required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to accurately update and track patient folders/files through
data entry into a computerized information system is required. Ability
to oversee and monitor work of clerical staff performing routine file
maintenance duties ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Ability to lift
and pull x-ray files; to observe appropriate safety precautions; to
communicate effectively with physicians and radiology staff, and to
document patient information accurately.


OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
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