Radiology Laboratory Service Technician

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Regions is seeking a Radiology Laboratory Service Technician to join its Radiology team and support patient care and experience. The role communicates with patients, families, and providers; facilitates patient care and flow between Regions departments and outside providers; processes laboratory tests and assesses results; documents patient care and ensures results are properly filed; operates hospital computer systems and performs basic order entry; assists physicians, nurses, and radiology technologists; and provides front-desk reception, clerical support, and other related duties as assigned.

The schedule alternates between Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in week one and Thursday and Friday in week two, with hours of 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Holiday rotations are required.

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 with 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 and complete a Regions Hospital-sponsored IV-start class; BLS must be from an AHA- or ALA-sponsored program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Communication skills to interact with medical-center personnel, other medical personnel, and patients.
• Ability to exhibit exemplary professional behavior and standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and teamwork skills.
• Above-average computer skills.
• Ability 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 specimens and reports.
• Ability to navigate hospital computer systems and related hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients, families, and providers.
• Facilitate patient care and patient 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 related support duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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