Job Information
Dignity Health CERTIFIED OR TECH NB in San Francisco, California
Overview
St. Mary’s Medical Center has been caring for the health of San Franciscans since 1857 when it was founded by eight Sisters of Mercy from Ireland. It is an accredited not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. It is a full-service acute care facility with more than 575 physicians and 1100 employees who provide high-quality and affordable health care services to the Bay Area community.Home to advanced medical practices such as the nation’s first digital cardiac catheterization laboratory innovating orthopedic and spine surgery and comprehensive rehabilitation and a state-of-the-art cancer center. St. Mary’s Medical Center is one of San Francisco’s leading hospitals offering patients a full range of outpatient and inpatient services delivered with the human touch. Strategies and business development are centered on Oncology Services Cardiac Services and Orthopedics.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision the Transcriber interprets and transcribes with a high degree of accuracy dictation involving a substantial amount of medical terminology in radiology by physicians regarding radiographic procedures breast biopsies ultrasound bone density mammography in order to document patient care to facilitate delivery of healthcare services and comply with standards of documentation mandated by state and federal regulatory agencies and voluntary accrediting agencies.
Minimum Requirements:
One year experience after completion of college based Transcription course
Two years work experience in an acute care hospital.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Ability to accurately type 75 words per minute
Ability to effectively work with computers.
Certified Medical Transcriptionist
Preferred Requirements:
- (CMT) preferred
Qualifications
Must have at least one year of recent experience as an ORT II (or equivalent) or be a recent graduate of an ORT II (or equivalent) training program (minimum one semester). 1-2 years of experience with a minimum of 1 year in area of related field Minimum of 3-5 years combined experience in healthcare industry Complete annual safety training. Complete and maintain department specific training. Must be in good physical and mental health. Ability to maintain emotional control in times of stress and to continue to perform appropriately. Must have American Heart Association BLS certification.Certification as ORT/Surgical Technologist
Pay Range
$50.16 - $56.25 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.