NI-Clerk, PACS (Breast Health Center)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

10/1/2010

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-4118CL

Job Title:

NI-Clerk, PACS (Breast Health Center)

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of support tasks including assisting with film management, ensuring efficient patient flow and maintaining an orderly and comfortable environment in the Breast Health Center.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Prepares for CFW patients’ appointments by locating UW Health mammography or other modality type films as necessary by transporting them to the Center For Women Department and returning them by following established department policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Pulls patient films, sorts, researches and prepares daily management of films following established department policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Requests mammography films from outside facilities according to established signed consent and HIPAA guidelines utilizing the Meditech computer system.

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Responds to and resolves patient, physician, and healthcare facility inquiries providing customer service, copying reports, locating films, prepare digital formatted CDs by releasing information in accordance of HIPAA and Department guidelines utilizing the Meditech computer system.

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Utilizes the PACS system to digitize, scan documents, and print films in accordance of established Department guidelines.

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Performs assigned QC duties in accordance with Department standards.

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Maintains equipment in proper working order notifying appropriate resources of any malfunctions in a timely manner.

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Maintains adequate inventory and replenishes Department linens and patient changing room supplies.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Computer and file room experience.

Preferred

Bi-Annual CPR certification.

Required

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted.  Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift.  Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the “Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)” policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.