Radiology Operator and Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health

Duluth, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Health Department, High School Diploma, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Medical Imaging, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Quality Assurance, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Radiology, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Staff Training, Test Requirements, Testing, Time Management, Training Program
LOCATION
Duluth, MN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Building Location: Department: Job Description: Education Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: • General x-ray: Performing supervised and unsupervised x-ray exams in an outpatient & inpatient setting • Providing optimal patient care utilizing established and accepted techniques during administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic imaging that is appropriate for the age of the involved patient population (ages 0 to death) • Upon proven competency, operators are limited by the exams they can perform on small children and babies. Evaluation of abilities is approved and documented by a manager or QA Tech • Safe transfers of patients to and from wheelchairs/carts with knowledge of safe handoff • Assist with department workflow by completing exams in EPIC/PACS and cleaning/stocking exam rooms • Following instruction from staff technologists and establishing good communication with other departments • Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.) • Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing • Performs laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements • Participates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate • Follows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality Educational Requirements: • High School Diploma • Graduate from a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or complete an internal MLA training program within 1 year of hire Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certification/Licensure Requirements: • Minnesota: Valid MN Department of Health X-ray Operator certificate within one year of hire or transfer • Wisconsin: Current Limited X-ray machine operator permit through the Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists within one year of hire or transfer • North Dakota: Current Limited X-ray Machine Operator licensure through the North Dakota Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDBMIRT) FTE: Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: Call Obligation: Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range:

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