Radiology Operator and Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health•Deerwood, MN

57d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will get too: Responsible for administration of ionizing radiation to patients of all ages for diagnostic and/or research purposes, providing patient services, and performing radiographic procedures using radiographic modalities. Will also be responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post- analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. Promotion of patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Graduate from a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or complete an internal MLA training program within 1 year of hire
If not certified or have limited scope training upon hire, must enroll in the Radiologic Operator training through Essentia Health
Valid MN Department of Health X-ray Operator certificate within one year of hire or transfer
Current Limited X-ray machine operator permit through the Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists within one year of hire or transfer
Current Limited X-ray Machine Operator licensure through the North Dakota Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDBMIRT)

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