Radiology Operator and Medical Laboratory Assistant at Essentia Health

Job Description

Job Description:

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.

Education Qualifications:

Key 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

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Graduate from a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or complete an internal MLA training program within 1 year of hire

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Minnesota: Complete Basic Radiographic Operator training and successfully pass the Minnesota Radiology Exam with 3 months of hire
• North Dakota: Must hold current Limited X-ray machine Operator (LXMO) licensure through the North Dakota Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDBMIRT) upon hire
• Valid MN Department of Health x-ray Operator Certificate or ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners certificate, dependent on state of work location
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Job Location: Park Rapids Clinic

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Days/Eves/Days/Eves

Hours Per Pay Period: 70

Compensation Range: $23.95 - $35.93 / hour

Union:
FTE: 0.875

Weekends: Yes

Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus: