Radiology Transcriptionist

Overview

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Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights:

Schedule:

Daytime hours to include weekend and holiday rotation. Remote work is eligible in accordance with SSM policies. Note that remote work is not permissible in some states;
Human Resources should be consulted for additional information and guidance.

This position will train on-site in St. Louis, MO.

Transcribes documentation of patient care, communication, and services as dictated by providers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interprets and converts dictation by health care professionals into printed text. Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and English language rules to the transcription and proofreading of medical dictation. Recognizes, interprets and evaluates inconsistencies, discrepancies and inaccuracies in medical dictation and appropriately edit, revise and/or clarify without altering meaning of dictation or changing dictator's style.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of computerized dictation and transcription software and electronic health record software.
• Transcribes recorded reports according to established standards and format, including reports of history and physical examinations, consultations, discharge summaries, operative procedures and other miscellaneous reports as required.
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality and medicolegal implications and responsibility related to transcription of reports.
• Keeps accurate records of all dictation received and transcription performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• One year experience

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None

Department

Diagnostic Administration

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.