Job Description
Clerk Typist II - Diagnostic Imaging
Temporary Full Time
Location: Labrador City, NL
(PCN:55790RP1)
Reporting to the Lead Diagnostic Imaging Technologist IV located at the Labrador West Health Centre, the primary purpose of this position is to book diagnostic imaging appointments and perform clerical/typing duties for the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from High School or equivalent, supplemented by successful completion of a two-year Diploma in Office Administration, from a recognized post-secondary institution; which has provided training in office practice, keyboarding and word processing is required.
" Effective communication skills with clients, staff and the general public;
" Excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task;
" Successful completion of an approved Advanced Medical Terminology Course;
" Successful completion of a practical test may be required;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):
" Books appointments for General Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Ultrasound, CT procedures and Bone Density;
" Instructs patients in the proper preparation for procedures. Ensures that all pertinent information is available for the appointment time e.g. Laboratory results are available, etc.
" Registers patients utilizing the Meditech patient registration system and PACS system inputs additional patient information, as required;
" Perform all departmental typing and clerical work duties;
" Performs clerical duties to maintain and support the PACS;
" Sorts, registers, packages and sends required Radiology, Mammography, Ultrasound, and CT films to referral centers, and monitors their return, also burns CDs of images from the PACS and send CDs to referral centers, and distributes patient reports to the Health Records Department and doctor's clinics/offices;
" Maintains contact with other medical centers;
" Assist with patients as requested;
" Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy reception area, and clerical booking office, and ordering supplies for the department;
" Maintains current certification in CPR at the level of Heartsaver;
" Ability to do heavy lifting;
" Assists the DI Technologist, as requested, with:
" Distributing oral contrast to patients prior to CT exam.
" positioning patients;
" transporting stable patients; and
" staying with patients during and following procedures
" Performs other related duties as required.
Salary:
" CG - 23 of the NAPE-HS Salary Scales, Salary Scales $21.63 - $23.77 per hour, plus applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" 75 hours biweekly Monday to Friday.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000143W
