Laboratory Technician / Radiology Technician or Operator- Spring Valley

Job Description

Job Description

0.9 FTE-Day Shifts- Spring Valley

Starting Pay - $22.50 - $28.12 (Based on Experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• 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

Qualifications:

• Limited Radiology Operator Certification, required (core and five modules)
• Prior experience preferred
• 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

Core Competencies:

1. Technical Knowledge
• Demonstrates job-appropriate technique and technical skills
• Demonstrates job-appropriate computer skills
• Follows instructions, policies, and procedures
• Complies with safety and infection control guidelines
• Complies with COLA/CLIA standards for Clinical Laboratory
2. Problem-Solving
• Anticipates problems and takes appropriate preventative action
• Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives, and responds appropriately
• Follows through with actions and communications
3. Customer Service
• First Impressions: We make everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and respected.
• Patient Centered Care: Patient expectations and needs come after internal convenience.
• Consistent Processes: We design, implement, and maintain consistent, patient-centered processes.
• Communications: We deliver timely, accurate, consistent, and understandable communications to everyone.
• Teamwork and Relationship Building: We are committed to being team players.
• Accountability: We are committed to excellence. Each of us is responsible for creating remarkable experiences for those we interact with.
• Responsiveness: I am responsive to the needs of the patient I serve, the colleagues I work with, and others who seek my assistance.
• OMC Champion: I am an ambassador for OMC.

Job 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.