Radiology transcriptionist vs pathology transcriptionist

Differences between radiology transcriptionist and pathology transcriptionist duties and responsibilities

Radiology transcriptionist example responsibilities.

• Manage patient transportation from room to room, discharges, admissions, surgery exam transportation and in hospital house transport.
• Keep current on ICD and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Train new employees and make certain HIPAA guidelines are understood and follow.
• Utilize hospital databases to retrieve reports from laboratory, radiology, etc.
• Release of information to include correspondence with attorneys, insurance companies, and patients with regards to HIPPA guidelines.
• Perform QA and editing of reports.Experience
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Pathology transcriptionist example responsibilities.

• Manage two ambulance sets, two ambulances, and specialize high-angle rescue equipment value at $500K+.
• Transcribe gross examination dictation, final diagnoses, bone marrow reports, and autopsy reports.
• Interpret, and evaluate inconsistencies and inaccuracies in medical dictation, and appropriately documents.
• Interview final eligible applicants for histology, processing, and transcription positions in the pathology department.
• general x-ray reports/ultrasound angiograms nuclear medicine mammography
• Provide technician support to psychologists and urologists by accurately and efficiently transcribing a wide range of medical conditions onto patient records.