Radiology Operator and Medical Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
Advance your career with Essentia Health’s dedicated care team in Hinckley, MN! Why Join Our Team? At Essentia Health, we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your success, including: • Health & Dental Insurance • Life & Accident Insurance • 401k & Pension Plans • Flexible Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Scheduling Options • Relocation Assistance In this role you will get too: The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. The MLA will promote patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing. This position will also perform waived lab testing following standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.
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 skills
- 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
Benefits
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401k & Pension Plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Relocation Assistance
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
