Digital Imaging Representative - Film Room

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

This position is responsible for the efficient and timely treatment of inpatients, outpatients, and organizational efficiency by ensuring the patient's relevant previous imaging (Xray, CT, MR, US and fluoroscopy) are quickly and efficiently obtained from sister institutions within VMFH (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health) and from other hospitals outside of VMFH.  This will allow for efficient and timely care of the patient and to prevent waste in terms of time, effort, and expense by having to repeat imaging because the previous imaging and results could not be obtained.  Work involves communications with internal/external providers and their clinical support teams, technologists and nursing staff, external healthcare facilities and legal representatives.

An incumbent performs, within scope of position, the digital storage, retrieval, organization and presentation of VMFH imaging health information by utilizing the current Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).  Work also includes facilitating the electronic transfer of all Radiology digital imaging and diagnostic reports by importing imaging records from other medical facilities into the VMFH’s RIS, PACS and EMR systems.  An incumbent also accurately processes and facilitates the transfer and exportation of all requested records to external stakeholders. 

Work is performed in a fast-paced and high volume environment and in compliance with VMFH policies/guidelines and all Federal and State release of information regulations including HIPAA (Federal) and the Washington State Health Information Act.

"We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."

One year of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.