Millcreek Community Hospital Careers

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking Registered Nurses for our Intensive Care Unit. We currently have a night shift available, 7P-0730A.

SIGN ON BONUS - $15,000 with 2 or more years of experience.

SUMMARY: Provides professional nursing care within the ICU; coordinates care

planning with other disciplines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

2. Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.

3. Administers and controls narcotics and medications.

4. Assists in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing inservice training for staff.

5. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.

6. Maintains patient documentation.

7. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

8. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.

9. Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares for continuing care after discharge.

10. Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.

11. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

12. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.

13. Arranges for patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.

14. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.

15. Attends meetings as required.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Professional II (MHP II) conducts mental health intakes and biopsychosocial assessments, provides mental health therapy, and supports intensive case management needs for adults who have serious mental illness. The position requires the ability to design and direct the implementation of treatment plans and collaborate with treatment team members through the LECOM Health network.

Responsibilities include assessing the strengths and therapeutic needs of patients, formulating clinical impressions based on biopsychosocial assessments, assigning diagnoses, collaborating with patients to develop clinically sound treatment plans, providing culturally competent and patient-centered outpatient therapy, and ensuring flexible and accommodating scheduling. The MHP II must be comfortable with and capable of engaging with patients both face-to-face and via telehealth.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Customer Service

• Assist potential patients with their questions and concerns.
• Respond to patient inquiries in a professional and respectful manner.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with team members, patients/families, and colleagues.
• Respect patient/family preferences and choices for intervention and treatment.
• Check voicemail and email throughout the day and respond to patient, colleague, and stakeholder messages within 24 business hours.
• Adhere to HIPAA, licensure, accreditation, and confidentiality requirements of our patients.
• Help connect patients and families with interpreters as needed.
• Be a goodwill ambassador for LECOM Health by promoting patient awareness of all LECOM Health services and supporting Health system navigation needs.

Intake & Assessment

• Complete biopsychosocial intake assessments with patients to identify factors impacting overall wellness and psychological health.
• Assess strengths and therapeutic needs of patients.
• Assist patients with treatment goal identification.
• Assess treatment adherence, tolerability, and clinical response using validated rating scales.
• Help to triage patient needs and adjust appointment intervals for therapy and/or the treating psychiatrist as necessary.
• Coordinate with the treatment team to track treatment and outcomes.
• Oversee the completion of required paperwork and documentation in the patient’s chart within established departmental timeframes.
• Review all referrals and triages for clinical appropriateness of outpatient therapy services.

Mental Health Therapy

• Engage in collaborative outpatient therapy services with patients.
• Promote stabilization and progress toward identified treatment goals.
• Formulate appropriate treatment, safety, crisis, and discharge plans.
• Regularly monitor patient progress and reevaluate patient needs.
• Help with system navigation to other service lines or levels of care as necessary.
• Participate in scheduled individual and group supervision.
• Attend case consultation meetings as scheduled.
• Complete all documentation within the established timeframes.
• Schedule appointments flexibly and in alignment with clinical need.

Case Management

• Provide case management and crisis support services which would include, but not be limited to, coordination of treatment with other service providers, assistance to families in locating needed resources, and patient advocacy.
• Outreach to and engagement of patients between visits as clinically necessary.
• Track referrals to completion and contact patients who have not yet followed up with recommended community resources.
• Help patients gain access to community resources such as: drug and alcohol services, BCM services, transportation services, physical health resources, etc.
• Help in a crisis or emergency and link patients to higher levels of care such as inpatient.
• Coordinate with other service providers such as case managers and primary care.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team and serve as the liaison between patients and medical staff.
• Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on adherence and effectiveness of treatment.
• Make outreach calls and consult in between visits with the psychiatrist to evaluate stability.
• Help to coordinate long acting injectable and Clozaril patient care.

Documentation & Supervision

• Ensure proper documentation in patient records based upon dialogue with patient, family and other providers.
• Review progress notes and treatment plans in patient files written by other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in psychiatric case review meetings.
• Participate in clinical supervision and maintain supervision log.
• Maintain professional license.

Other Duties:

• Be familiar with and implement all relevant office policies and procedures
• Attend all office meetings, clinical supervisions, and training sessions
• Provide support to program interns via appointment shadowing and dialoguing to aid in the furtherance of their study and skill practice.
• Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the Millcreek Community Hospital Employee Handbook
• Adhere to obligations under clinic’s mandated reporter policy.
• Adhere to obligations under clinic’s duty to warn policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Graduate Degree in mental health field required.
• Current PA LPC or LCSW Licensure (or license eligible) preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Erie County Mental Health Resources and mental health level of care determination.
• Knowledgeable and Skilled in therapeutic interventions for adults.
• Must be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances upon hire.
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT         

• Frequent standing/walking/sitting
• Occasional lifting items supplies and/or equipment of light to medium weight
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Primarily medical office space, subject to many interruptions and occasionally hostile and emotionally upset individuals

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring PT and PRN Housekeepers.  Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the hospital.

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For consideration of open RN positions at Millcreek Community Hospital please fill out a general application.

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for NIGHT (7P-0730A) Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Team.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for 2 or more years 

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for less than 2 years  

REQUIRED: Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients. Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions. Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team. Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge. Identify and participate in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care. Participate in the QA/QI process to ensure positive patient outcomes and evaluation of nursing care. Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a Purchasing Agent to join our Materials Management team. 

REQUIRED: Prepares materials and supplies purchase orders, analyzes quotations and expedites deliveries and shipments. Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order; checks and approves payment of invoices. Maintains purchase order and invoice files and related purchasing records. Maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials, prices, delivery dates and inventories.

Lecom Institute for Behavioral Health, an equal opportunity employer, is looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent patient care and customer service skills to join our team.

We pride ourselves on offering compassionate and quality outpatient psychiatric services and medication management services to individuals at any age. The LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health offers extensive expertise and services for children, adults and seniors designed to meet and exceed expectations in addressing behavioral health challenges.

We have a group of qualified professionals who pride themselves on delivering evidence based medicine. Knowledgeable support staff are available to assist you with questions regarding scheduling, medication refills, etc. The support staff functions as a liaison between the patients and the psychiatrists. As an affiliate of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), our practice is engaged in the education of future behavioral health providers. Fellows, residents, and students work closely with care team members to gain specialized knowledge in the clinical practice setting.

This role is tasked with providing a full range of patient care responsibilities for a busy outpatient mental health center. The BH Clinical Assistant I guarantees that each patient visit and the logistical arrangements surrounding the visit are carried out with courtesy, professionalism, and compassion, while assisting the physician in patient care and education. The Clinical Assistant may work with more than one specific physician based on clinic needs each day as well as willingness to work at both LIBH settings. Flexibility in scheduling is preferred as we staff our offices M-Th 8-6:30pm, Friday 8-5. Experience working in behavioral health and/or outpatient office setting is highly preferred.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care

· Greet patients warmly, escort patients to exam rooms.

· Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s electronic health record.

· Interview patients to make sure all information in electronic medical record is complete and current, including obtaining all necessary signed documents.

· Assist in patient care in the exam room as directed by physician.

· Perform clinical procedures under supervision of physician.

· Perform screenings per provider guidelines.

· Perform lab draws and administer injections.

· Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication and treatment protocol as instructed by physician.

· Keep patients in waiting area informed of any unusual delays in physician’s schedule.

Administrative Patient Care

· Review medical record for progress notes, specialist templates and diagnostic records prior to patient visit.

· Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed, if available, in patient’s electronic health record.

· Schedule appointments, tests, and procedures to provide continuous care for patients.

· Support the obtaining of all necessary authorizations as mandated by patient’s insurance.

· Process prescription refills, and direct/instruct patients and/or family members regarding prescription and treatment instructions according to provider guidelines and orders.

· Aid in coordination and administration of long acting injectables.

· Assist with coordination of Clozaril patient care when requested by Office Lead and/or Clinic Director.

· Support the tracking of patient appointments, tests, and procedures through completion and maintain documentation of efforts in EHR.

· Keep exam rooms and medication storage areas stocked with adequate medical supplies.

· Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.

· Triage for urgency and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.

· Provide response to patient inquiry and concerns with attention to confidentiality.

· Document all patient interactions and contact in the patient chart.

· Ensure daily documentation meets standards, regulations, policies, and practices.

· Keep appropriate records within patient’s EHR chart.

· Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, etc.)

· All other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

1. Assist in answering phone, scheduling appointments, and calling no-shows.

2. Be familiar with and implement all office policies and procedures.

3. Clean equipment, treatment spaces, etc. between visits to maintain infection control as needed.

4. Attend all office meetings and training sessions on time.

5. Perform a variety of routine clerical duties including but not limited to filing, copying, faxing, sorting mail and posting, etc.

6. Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the Employee Handbook.

7. Act as the Goodwill ambassador for the clinic, the hospital and the LECOM Health System by promoting awareness to the patient of all physicians and services LECOM Health provides.

8. Provide clinical coverage at other locations when needed.

Skills/Knowledge:

· Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette

· Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

· Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections

· Ability to multi-task

· Ability to seek guidance from supervisory staff

· Ability to operate within appropriate scope of practice and maintain adequate professional boundaries

· High School Diploma/Medical Assistant Training preferred

· Medical Assistant certification helpful

· Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology

· Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

· Exceptional grammar, spelling and punctuation

· Maintain CPR/First Aid certification

· Must be able to obtain Act 33/44 and FBI clearances upon hire.

· Must complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.

· Must complete Crisis Management Training upon hire.

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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Lecom Institute for Behavioral Health, an equal opportunity employer, is looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent patient care and customer service skills to join our team as a Medical/Clinical Assistant.

We pride ourselves on offering compassionate and quality outpatient psychiatric services and medication management services to individuals at any age. The LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health offers extensive expertise and services for children, adults and seniors designed to meet and exceed expectations in addressing behavioral health challenges. We have a group of qualified professionals who pride themselves on delivering evidence based medicine. Knowledgeable support staff are available to assist you with questions regarding scheduling, medication refills, etc. The support staff functions as a liaison between the patients and the psychiatrists. As an affiliate of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), our practice is engaged in the education of future behavioral health providers. Fellows, residents, and students work closely with care team members to gain specialized knowledge in the clinical practice setting. This role is tasked with providing a full range of patient care responsibilities for a busy outpatient mental health center. The BH Clinical Assistant I guarantees that each patient visit and the logistical arrangements surrounding the visit are carried out with courtesy, professionalism, and compassion, while assisting the physician in patient care and education. The Clinical Assistant may work with more than one specific physician based on clinic needs each day as well as willingness to work at both LIBH settings. Flexibility in scheduling is preferred as we staff our offices M-Th 8-6:30pm, Friday 8-5. Experience working in behavioral health and/or outpatient office setting is highly preferred.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care · Greet patients warmly, escort patients to exam rooms.
• Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s electronic health record.
• Interview patients to make sure all information in electronic medical record is complete and current, including obtaining all necessary signed documents.
• Assist in patient care in the exam room as directed by physician.
• Perform clinical procedures under supervision of physician.
• Perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Perform lab draws and administer injections.
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication and treatment protocol as instructed by physician.
• Keep patients in waiting area informed of any unusual delays in physician’s schedule. Administrative Patient Care
• Review medical record for progress notes, specialist templates and diagnostic records prior to patient visit.
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed, if available, in patient’s electronic health record.
• Schedule appointments, tests, and procedures to provide continuous care for patients.
• Support the obtaining of all necessary authorizations as mandated by patient’s insurance.
• Process prescription refills, and direct/instruct patients and/or family members regarding prescription and treatment instructions according to provider guidelines and orders.
• Aid in coordination and administration of long acting injectables.
• Assist with coordination of Clozaril patient care when requested by Office Lead and/or Clinic Director.
• Support the tracking of patient appointments, tests, and procedures through completion and maintain documentation of efforts in EHR.
• Keep exam rooms and medication storage areas stocked with adequate medical supplies.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Triage for urgency and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.
• Provide response to patient inquiry and concerns with attention to confidentiality.
• Document all patient interactions and contact in the patient chart.
• Ensure daily documentation meets standards, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Keep appropriate records within patient’s EHR chart.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, etc.)
• All other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

1. Assist in answering phone, scheduling appointments, and calling no-shows.
2. Be familiar with and implement all office policies and procedures.
3. Clean equipment, treatment spaces, etc. between visits to maintain infection control as needed.
4. Attend all office meetings and training sessions on time.
5. Perform a variety of routine clerical duties including but not limited to filing, copying, faxing, sorting mail and posting, etc.
6. Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the Employee Handbook.
7. Act as the Goodwill ambassador for the clinic, the hospital and the LECOM Health System by promoting awareness to the patient of all physicians and services LECOM Health provides.
8. Provide clinical coverage at other locations when needed.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to seek guidance from supervisory staff
• Ability to operate within appropriate scope of practice and maintain adequate professional boundaries
• High School Diploma/Medical Assistant Training preferred
• Medical Assistant certification helpful
• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Exceptional grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
• Must be able to obtain Act 33/44 and FBI clearances upon hire.
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete Crisis Management Training upon hire.

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. FT 36 hours, 7am-730pm.

REQUIRED:

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
• Monitors emotional stability of patients and reports changes to physician or charge nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine tests.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues I.V. fluids.

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring full-time Observation Techs to join our Behavioral Health Team. REQUIRED: Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Is vigilant in the protection of the patient from self harm or falls. Maintains on-going observations of patients and documents this observation at least every five minutes. Verifies that each patient is breathing and not engaging in any harmful acts. Immediately alerts proximate staff of any attempt of self harm or emergency situation while intervening to prevent harmful occurrence.

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking a Full-time Imaging Technologist, XRAY/ CT. 

Schedule is Monday-Thursday 11:30am to 10pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
•  Produces diagnostic computerized tomography images of optimal quality and assists in interventional computed tomography examinations by using designated imaging systems.
• Correlate patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for reference use.
• Provide superior patient care through explanation of CT procedures and assist with any questions or needs
• Selects appropriate CT protocols and follows ALARA standards for optimal image quality using minimal radiation exposure.
• Prepares contrast agents which are utilized for the CT procedures according to procedural guidelines and protocols, including oral and intravenous routes.
• Prepares sterile trays for specific interventional computed tomography examinations and maintains sterility during those procedures.
• Maintains equipment in efficient and safe operating order through visual and performance checks of equipment, supplies, and accessories; problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative regarding equipment problems.
• Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Transports patients to CT scan room; prepares and maintains room for daily activities.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep material on hand at all times.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educations programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• All 1^st & 2^nd Shift Splits O.R. On-Call between other staff
• Attends meeting as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:  Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with Diploma or Associate Degree

Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.

Required Course(s)/Training: Accredited program in Radiologic Technology and training in computerized assisted tomography

• Req. Certification/Registration: ARRT (R) is required;

                                                                    CT registry is preferred, but not required

• Physical Demands: Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

                                              Lifts supplies/equipment

• Working Conditions: Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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$1,000 Sign on Bonus Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring multiple Full-Time Behavioral Health Techs for our Behavioral Health Units.

REQUIRED:

• Provides assistance in meeting the daily living needs of patients within the therapeutic setting.
• Directs patient activities designed to improve biopsychosocial functioning.
• Implements identified patient care activities to assigned patients under the direction of nursing staff.
• Documents patient behaviors and deviations on checklist and in narrative on the medical record.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.
• Participates in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care.

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring Full-Time Radiologist to join our healthcare team. The Radiologist will examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials and may also treat patients. Performs and interprets the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, and ultrasound. Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems. Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians.