Phone challenges for radiology centres
« We have 30+ calls a day just for appointments. The front desk can't handle it during scans. »
The front desk cannot absorb the call volume
Between patients at the counter, scheduling and results requests, the line is permanently busy at peak hours.
Patients keep calling back about results
They call several times, lose patience, then show up at the desk — adding load at the busiest moment of the day.
Cancelled slots go unfilled
A same-day cancellation leaves a CT scanner idle while patients looking for a quick appointment hit a busy line.
Prep instructions are repeated twenty times a day
Fasting, referral, MRI safety questionnaire, metal objects, escort: the same questions tie up the desk instead of the patients in front of it.
Referring physicians get lost in the queue
A doctor calling about an urgent scan waits in the same line as a routine rescheduling request.
Outsourced reception vs AI phone system
Which phone system should you choose for your radiology centre business?
| Criteria | Outsourced reception | Kalyvox AI Phone System |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Business hours only | 24/7 |
| Monthly cost | $800–$1,500/mo | From $95/mo + usage |
| Call qualification | Simple message taking | Intent detection + criteria extraction |
| Customisation | Fixed script | Dynamic questions adapted to context |
| Appointment booking | Manual, depends on staff availability | Synced calendar, booked during the call |
| Setup time | 1 to 2 weeks | 15 minutes |
| Simultaneous call capacity | Limited to number of operators | Unlimited |
Sync your calendar, book appointments during the call
Connect your Google Calendar: the phone assistant knows your radiology centre availability in real time, offers time slots and confirms the appointment without any callback from you.
Calendar sync
Connect Google Calendar in a few clicks. Existing events are taken into account, so double bookings never happen.
Live slot suggestions
During the call, the assistant reads your real availability and offers the next slots that fit your opening hours and service durations.
Your rules, your limits
Appointment types, durations, minimum notice, allowed windows: you set the frame. Choose firm confirmation or pre-booking pending your approval.
Automatic confirmation
The appointment lands in your calendar, is summarised in the qualified call and your team is notified by email or SMS.
Sample call
"I can offer you Thursday 2:30pm or Friday 9:00am. Does Thursday 2:30pm work? Great, it is booked — you will get a confirmation by text."
And everything flows back into your tools
The appointment lands in your calendar, the request in your CRM, and your call statistics are available inside ChatGPT.
Real-world example
Situation
Tuesday, 12:30pm. A patient calls to book a knee MRI with a referral dated yesterday. Both front-desk staff are with patients at the counter.
With Kalyvox
The assistant answers in the centre's name and records the prescribed exam, the referral date, the body area, any metal implant or pacemaker to flag, the patient's availability and contact details. It repeats the prep instructions you configured and states that no results are given over the phone. Your team receives a complete ticket and calls back to confirm the slot, without the line being tied up during the lunchtime peak.
Frequently asked questions
How do I take pressure off my radiology centre's phone line?
The assistant takes overflow and after-hours calls, captures the request (appointment, results, prep, referring physician), applies your routing rules and hands the front desk a structured ticket — so staff can focus on the patients in the room.
Can it explain exam preparation?
Yes, within the limits you set: fasting, bringing the referral and prior imaging, removing metal objects, completing the MRI safety questionnaire. It repeats your instructions and gives no medical advice.
Can it give out results?
Never. Results belong to the physician and to your secure delivery process. The assistant explains the pickup or delivery procedure you defined and logs the request for callback.
Does it handle several imaging modalities?
Yes. MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography: you configure the questions and routing rules per modality, including the contraindications to check before booking.
How are referring physician calls handled?
They can be flagged as priority: the assistant captures the reason, the urgency and the contact details, then transfers straight to the technologist or on-call radiologist according to your rules.
Is it compatible with patient privacy requirements?
The assistant only collects what the caller volunteers. Transcripts and summaries are hosted in the European Union, access is restricted to your account, and you set the retention period.
Can it help fill cancellations?
The assistant handles inbound calls. Every request for an early appointment is timestamped and qualified, so your team can call waiting patients back first as soon as a slot frees up.
Important: Kalyvox does not provide medical advice. The AI collects caller information and forwards the request to the radiology team.
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