Department: Radiology
Designation: Radiology Typist
Reporting To: Radiology HOD / Radiologist
Location: Meridian Hospital, Kolathur, Chennai
Job Purpose
To provide accurate and timely typing, documentation, report preparation, data entry, and administrative support to the Radiology Department while maintaining confidentiality and proper patient records.
Key Responsibilities
- Radiology Report Typing
- Type radiology reports such as X-Ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Doppler, and other investigations as dictated or approved by the Radiologist.
- Ensure reports are typed accurately without spelling, medical terminology, or formatting errors.
- Make corrections as instructed by the Radiologist before finalization.
- Patient & Report Documentation
- Enter patient details, investigation details, report findings, and other required information accurately in the hospital system/HIS.
- Verify patient identification details before preparing or issuing reports.
- Maintain proper records of completed and pending reports.
- Report Coordination
- Coordinate with Radiologists, Radiographers, Technicians, Front Office, Medical Records, and other concerned departments regarding reports.
- Follow up on pending reports and ensure timely completion.
- Inform the concerned staff regarding urgent or priority reports as instructed.
- Data Entry & Computer Operations
- Perform data entry in HIS/RIS/PACS or other systems used by the hospital.
- Maintain accurate digital records and ensure proper filing of reports.
- Handle basic MS Office applications, email, printing, scanning, and document management.
- Report Printing & Dispatch
- Print finalized reports and ensure that the correct report is attached to the correct patient record.
- Maintain proper confidentiality while handing over reports to patients or authorized staff.
- Support electronic transmission of reports wherever applicable.
- Daily Records & Registers
- Maintain required Radiology registers, report logs, pending-report lists, and other departmental documentation.
- Assist in preparing daily/monthly statistics and reports as required by the HOD.
- Confidentiality & Patient Information
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information, investigation findings, and medical reports.
- Do not disclose patient information or report contents to unauthorized persons.
- Follow hospital policies regarding patient privacy and medical records.
- Quality & Accuracy
- Double-check patient name, UHID/IP/OP number, investigation name, date, and other relevant details before finalizing documents.
- Immediately report any discrepancy or error to the Radiologist/HOD.
- Support the department in maintaining documentation standards and audit readiness.
- Departmental Coordination
- Maintain professional communication with patients, attendants, doctors, technicians, and hospital staff.
- Assist the Radiology Department in smooth workflow and timely report delivery.
- Perform other administrative and documentation duties assigned by the HOD/Management.
Required Qualifications
- Any Degree preferred.
- Good typing speed and accuracy.
- Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, email, and computer applications.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
- Previous experience in a hospital/radiology department is an added advantage.
Key Skills
- Good English typing and communication skills
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Computer and data-entry skills
- Time management
- Confidentiality and professional conduct
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good coordination and teamwork
Performance Indicators
- Accuracy of radiology report typing
- Timely completion of assigned reports
- Data-entry accuracy
- Proper maintenance of departmental records
- Compliance with hospital policies and confidentiality requirements
- Coordination with Radiologists and departmental staff
General Responsibilities
The employee shall comply with all hospital policies, departmental procedures, quality standards, infection-control requirements, patient-safety guidelines, and instructions issued by the HOD/Management from time to time.
For Job Opportunities Contact HR Manager Amarnath @9150034777
Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
