Primary Objective

·       Draft, review, and edit all radiology reports under the guidance of the Radiology Consultant/Manager.

·       Interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, reports and other documents.

·       Undertake secretarial work.

·       Collate data into required reports.

Number of Persons Managed/supervised and their Positions

·        Direct reporting as per the approved organisational structure.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·       Take dictation from the Radiologist for preparation of all radiology reports, notes, and policy papers.

·       Translate dictation of radiology reports into written format for distribution.

·       Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physicians' review, signature, and corrections, if any, for inclusion in patients' medical records.

·       Perform medical transcription for multiple radiology physicians.

·       Facilitate radiologist and department staff in the conversion of in-patient and out-patient radiology readings.

·       Transcribe medical reports for the Radiology and Emergency departments and perform related clerical duties.

·       Produce accurate radiology reports as dictated by Radiologists within the specified time frame.

·       Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.

·       Transcribe imaging reports for radiology department and complete transfer of medical records to the system.

·       Create reports and upload radiology images for physician collaboration and communications.

·       Perform administrative data entry functions as directed by the Radiology Manager.

·       Help receptionists in scheduling appointments for the Radiology department.

·       Prepare quality medical record documents for the Radiology department.

·       Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Radiology Manager.

• Assist in the compilation of the statistics monthly
• Assist in the typing of the monthly reports

·       Maintain confidentiality.

·       Readiness to work in shifts.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

·        High school diploma or GED.

·        Formal Training in Medical Transcription

·        Minimum three years or more of work experience as medical transcriptionist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Demonstrated ability to type proficiently, organise work, communicate effectively and maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and ability to work independently.

·        Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

·        Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.

·        Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation and style.

·        Ability to use designated reference materials.

·        Ability to operate designated word processing, dictation and transcription equipment.

·        Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and prioritise.

·        Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good interpersonal relationships with co- workers.

·        Ability to work independently.

·        Experienced in the use of computers.

·        Ability to type at a minimum speed of 60 w.p.m.