Technician, Radiology Laboratory Service

HealthPartners • Woodbury, MN

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About The Position

This position supports patient care and department operations by communicating with patients, families, and providers; facilitating patient care and flow between Regions departments and outside providers; processing laboratory tests and assessing results; documenting patient care and ensuring results are properly filed; operating multiple hospital computer systems; and performing basic order entry. The technician also assists physicians, nurses, and radiology technologists in the Radiology Department, provides front desk reception and clerical support, and performs related support duties as assigned.

The role requires completion of Regions Hospital IV start and back safety training upon hire. BLS certification and a Regions Hospital-sponsored IV start class are required.

Requirements

• Completion of a standard one-year medical laboratory assistant training program, a phlebotomy program, or equivalent training (such as CMA or EMT); or one year of phlebotomy experience; or an associate degree or higher with at least two years of applicable direct patient or health care experience; or successful completion of a radiology or ultrasound internship program.
• Complete Regions Hospital IV start and back safety training upon hire.
• Current BLS certification from an AHA- or ALA-sponsored program.
• Completion of a Regions Hospital-sponsored IV start class.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Communication skills for interacting with personnel throughout the medical center, other medical personnel, and patients.
• Ability to demonstrate 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.

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 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