Olmsted Medical Center ยท 16 hours ago
Laboratory Technician / Radiology Technician or Operator- Spring Valley
Olmsted Medical Center is a healthcare provider committed to employee wellness and comprehensive benefits. They are seeking a Laboratory Technician / Radiology Technician to perform radiology exams, manage patient specimens, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Demonstrates competency in performing radiology exams within the scope of practice for Limited Radiology Operator Certification
Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy
Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens
Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies)
Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed
Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions
Performs required quality control and proficiency testing, evaluates data, and implements corrective action as needed
Maintains competency in use of clinical information systems including RIS, LIS, and IEHR as they apply to job
Manages sufficient supply inventory
Assists with policy and procedure review, development of new testing, and training of new employees as assigned
Perform phlebotomy at skilled nursing facilities as needed
Demonstrates proficiency performing ECGs
As instructed by nursing lead:
Escorts patients to exam rooms
Patient intake data collection (height and weight)
Assists clinician with procedures
Prepares patient education materials and communicates patient instructions using preprinted materials
Cleaning rooms and equipment between patients
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Limited Radiology Operator Certification, required (core and five modules)
Requires good communication skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in problem identification and resolution
BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred
Prior experience preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Adoption Assistance Plan