Technician, Radiology Laboratory Service

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

This position supports patient care and department operations by communicating with patients, families, providers, and medical personnel; facilitating patient care and flow among 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.

Upon hire, the employee must complete Regions Hospital IV start and back safety training. BLS certification and a Regions Hospital-sponsored IV start class are required; BLS must be from an AHA- or ALA-sponsored program.

Requirements

• Complete a standard one-year medical laboratory assistant training program, phlebotomy program, or equivalent (such as CMA or EMT); or have one year of phlebotomy experience; or have an associate degree or higher with at least two years of applicable direct patient or health care experience; or successfully complete a radiology or ultrasound internship program.
• Complete Regions Hospital IV start and back safety training upon hire.
• Hold BLS certification from an AHA- or ALA-sponsored program.
• Complete a Regions Hospital-sponsored IV start class.
• Know medical terminology.
• Have communication skills to interact with personnel throughout the medical center, other medical personnel, and patients.
• Exhibit exemplary professional behavior and standards.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, self-motivation, and teamwork skills.
• Have above-average computer skills.
• Be able to troubleshoot problems and use situational management skills successfully.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of filing systems used within the laboratory and radiology.
• Ability to collect blood samples through 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, providers, and other medical personnel.
• Facilitate patient care and patient 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