Radiology Laboratory Service Technician

Hudson Hospital • Saint Paul, MN

18h • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Radiology Laboratory Service Technician supports the Radiology Department by communicating with patients, families, providers, and medical-center personnel; facilitating patient care and flow between Regions departments and outside providers; processing laboratory tests and assessing results; documenting patient care and ensuring results are properly filed; operating hospital computer systems and performing basic order entry; assisting physicians, nurses, and radiology technologists; and providing front-desk reception, clerical support, and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Complete a standard one-year medical laboratory assistant training program, phlebotomy program, or equivalent training (such as CMA or EMT), or have one year of phlebotomy experience; alternatively, have an associate degree or higher and at least two years of applicable direct patient or health care experience, or successfully complete a radiology or ultrasound internship program.
• Complete Regions Hospital IV start and back safety training upon hire.
• Hold BLS certification from an AHA- or ALA-sponsored program.
• Complete a Regions Hospital-sponsored IV start class.
• Know medical terminology.
• Have communication skills to interact with medical-center personnel, other medical personnel, and patients.
• Exhibit exemplary professional behavior and standards.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Have above-average computer skills.
• Be able to troubleshoot problems and use situational management skills successfully.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of filing systems used within the laboratory and radiology.
• Ability to collect blood samples using capillary or venipuncture techniques and accurately process specimens for laboratory testing.
• Ability to effectively place IV access.
• Ability to follow laboratory and radiology procedures and maintain time, date, and identity information on all specimens and reports.
• Ability to navigate hospital computer systems and related hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients, families, providers, and personnel throughout the medical center.
• Facilitate patient care and flow between Regions departments and outside providers.
• Process laboratory tests and assess results.
• Document patient care and ensure results are properly filed.
• Operate multiple hospital computer systems and perform basic order entry.
• Assist physicians, nurses, and radiology technologists in the Radiology Department.
• Provide front-desk reception and clerical support.
• Perform other related support duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree