Essentia Health-posted 1 day ago
$24 - $36/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

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.

  • 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
  • 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)
  • Valid MN Department of Health X-ray Operator certificate
  • 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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