Laboratory Technician / Radiology Tech Operator or Lab Only- Byron

Olmsted Medical Center•Byron, MN

6d•$21 - $28

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 the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance Plan

Requirements

Limited Radiology Operator Certification, required (core and five modules)
Prior experience preferred
Requires good communication skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in problem identification and resolution
BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Medical terminology preferred
Computer data entry skills preferred
Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred
Previous laboratory experience preferred
BLS certification within 90 days of hire

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.
As instructed by nursing lead: Escorts patients to exam rooms. Patient intake data collection (height and weight). Assists clinician with procedures.
Prepares patient education materials and communicates patient instructions using preprinted materials.
Cleaning rooms and equipment between patients.
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.
Performs other duties as requested.