Radiology Operator and Medical Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
Join Essentia Health's Diagnostic Imaging and Lab Team! We are seeking an X-Ray Operator to join our team and support our Imaging and Lab departments at our West Duluth, Hermantown, Lakewalk, Proctor and Lakeside Clinics. Our benefits include but aren't limited to: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Employee Wellness Program Pension and Retirement Plan Paid time off and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Fitness Center Discount Adoption Benefit 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
- Valid MN Department of Health X-ray Operator certificate within one year of hire or transfer
- Wisconsin: Current Limited X-ray machine operator permit through the Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists within one year of hire or transfer
- North Dakota: Current Limited X-ray Machine Operator licensure through the North Dakota Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDBMIRT)
Nice To Haves
- Valid MN Department of Health X-ray Operator certificate
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
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Pension and Retirement Plan
- Paid time off and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fitness Center Discount
- Adoption Benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
