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Digital Imaging Librarian
 Cooley Dickinson Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Northampton | |
| 30 Locust Street (Show on map) | |
 Oct 30, 2025 | |
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The Digital Imaging Librarian has responsibility for digitizing films into the Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) network and for performing various filing tasks, assembling patients' radiology digital examinations, setting up films per digital imaging conversion protocol for interpretation by the radiologist, and obtaining x-ray imaging examination studies from outside facilities as requested.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Chief Radiologic Technologist and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability. Essential Functions -Train on and use the Radiology Information System (RIS/PACS). -Check requisitions in RIS/PACS from all modalities for correct information. -Set up imaging studies according to the request, match with appropriate patient, prior film jacket/insert, requisition, name, and other information as requested. -Change applicable main x-ray jacket to Medical Record numbers on main jacket and all inserts and change the color coding to match medical record number. -Communicate with proper telephone etiquette with all Health Care Providers and patients regarding radiology files and patient information requests in a professional manner. -Distinguish between urgent need for digital images/prior films versus routine needs and prioritize services accordingly for patients, clinics, units, and physicians. -Task prioritization will need to be utilized when conflicting requests for digital images/films arrive at the same time for requests of digital images and prior films to be processed through Radiology Information System (RIS/PACS). -Schedule time with patients to pick up digital exam files/films and retrieve prior digital exam files/films in anticipation of scheduled time. -Educate patients on proper procedures information to obtain digital exam files/films and return films only. -Adhere to Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines upon release of any digital exam file/film information to patients utilizing correct departmental forms and procedures. -Always perform proper identification of patients when handling patient inquiries and releasing any imaging study information. -Print and fax radiology reports upon patient or physician request, ensure faxes are sent to legitimate physician office prior to faxing. -Release digital studies and prior films to doctors' offices, insurance companies, lawyers, and courts. -Ensure proper documentation is received, such as subpoenas and written releases prior to release. -Complete proper request and consent forms for digital exam file/films leaving the film library and enter into RIS/PACS. -Mail/courier films to receiving institution. -File all films and inserts in the library including file backs daily from all clinical areas and enter return information into RIS/PACS with accuracy and timeliness into RIS/PACS. -Locate missing films, jackets, reports, and inserts by searching in RIS/PACS. -Combine patient digital images and films under correct patient's medical record number and accession number. -Perform Uploading and Downloading of digital imaging examinations into PACS Cube DVD drive. -Digitize prior/foreign (outside) film information into RIS/PACS. -Pull outdated films from files and purge them according to department policy and state retention requirements for different film types. -Perform daily Cleaning and System Calibrations required for film digitizing equipment to ensure proper quality control of digitized images and system performance are maintained. -Cover other shifts as necessary, including some evenings and weekends. -Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards. -Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise. -Meet annual competency and retraining requirements. -Attend meetings as required. -Perform other functions/duties as requested. Education Physical Requirements
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |