Radiology Operator and Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job Description:

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

Required Qualifications:

• If not certified or have limited scope training upon hire, must enroll in the Radiologic Operator training through Essentia Health

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Minnesota: Valid MN Department of Health X-ray Operator certificate within one year of hire or transfer

• Wisconsin: Current Limited X-ray machine operator permit through the Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists within one year of hire or transfer

• North Dakota: Current Limited X-ray Machine Operator licensure through the North Dakota Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDBMIRT)