Radiology Operator And Medical Lab Assistant

Building Location:
EH Sandstone-Hinckley Physical Therapy
Department:
75220 General Radiology
Job Description:
Are you currently working in healthcare and looking for a new opportunity? One with growth and development potential?
Essentia Health is offering a program to start or grow your career in Healthcare! Join Essentia Health as a Radiology Assistant while you take out internal Medical Lab Assistant Program, complete the MN Radiology Operators program and exam to receive your licensure.
Once licensed and you've completed the Lab Program, you will be moved to a Radiology Operator and Medical Lab Assistant Position with Essentia Health.
Our benefits include but are not limited to:
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement w/ Employer Matching
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Center Discounts
What you will get to do once trained in this role:
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

FTE:
0.8
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Evening
Shift End Time:
Day/Evening
Weekends:
Weekend Rotations
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline: