Laboratory Technician / Radiology Tech Operator or Lab Only- Stewartville

Olmsted Medical Center•Stewartville, MN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers benefits for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. The position involves demonstrating job-appropriate technique, technical skills, and computer skills, following instructions, policies, and procedures, and complying with safety, infection control, COLA/CLIA standards. It requires problem-solving skills, including anticipating problems, evaluating alternatives, and following through with actions. Customer service is a core competency, emphasizing making everyone feel welcome, patient-centered care, consistent processes, timely and accurate communications, teamwork, accountability, and responsiveness to patients and colleagues. The role also involves being an ambassador for OMC.

Requirements

Limited Radiology Operator Certification, required (core and five modules) (for Lab Tech/Rad Operator)
Requires good communication skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in problem identification and resolution (for Lab Tech/Rad Operator)
BLS certification within 90 days of hire (for both roles)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred (for Lab Tech/Rad Operator)
Medical terminology preferred (for Lab Tech Assistant)
Computer data entry skills preferred (for Lab Tech Assistant)
Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred (for Lab Tech Assistant)
Previous laboratory experience preferred (for Lab Tech Assistant)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in performing radiology exams within the scope of practice for Limited Radiology Operator Certification.
Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.
Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies).
Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.
Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
Performs required quality control and proficiency testing, evaluates data, and implements corrective action as needed.
Maintains competency in use of clinical information systems including RIS, LIS, and IEHR as they apply to job.
Manages sufficient supply inventory.
Assists with policy and procedure review, development of new testing, and training of new employees as assigned.
Perform phlebotomy at skilled nursing facilities as needed.
Demonstrates proficiency performing ECGs.
Escorts patients to exam rooms (as instructed by nursing lead).
Patient intake data collection (height and weight) (as instructed by nursing lead).
Assists clinician with procedures (as instructed by nursing lead).
Prepares patient education materials and communicates patient instructions using preprinted materials.
Cleaning rooms and equipment between patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
Performs waived laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.
Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods to laboratory practice.
Assists with new employee orientation and training.