Technician, Radiology Laboratory Service

HealthPartners; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy support role in Minnesota. The position involves communicating with patients, families and providers; facilitating patient care flow between regions and department units; processing laboratory tests and assessing results; documenting patient care and filing records accurately.

Responsibilities also include operating multiple hospital computer systems, basic order entry, and assisting physicians, nurses, and radiology staff while

Qualifications

• Completion of a standard one-year medical laboratory assistant training program, phlebotomy program, or equivalent.
• Associates degree or higher with a minimum of two years direct patient or health care experience.
• Successful completion of a radiology or ultrasound internship program.
• BLS certification from an AHA/ALA-sponsored program; IV start training required.
• Ability to navigate hospital computer systems and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients, families, and providers to coordinate care.
• Assist Radiology Department, front desk, and clerical tasks.
• Process laboratory tests and assess results; file properly.
• Operate hospital computer systems and perform basic order entry.
• Support physicians, nurses, radiology staff as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Computer skills

Troubleshooting / situational mgmt

Education

One-year medical laboratory assistant training or phlebotomy program or equivalent

Associate degree or higher with 2+ years healthcare experience

Radiology or ultrasound internship program

BLS certification (AHA/ALA)

IV start and back safety training upon hire

Job description

This position performs functions in regards to: Communications with patients, family and providers, facilitation of patient care & flow between different Regions departments and/or outside providers, processing of laboratory tests and assessment of results, documenting patient care and ensuring that the results are properly filed, operating multiple hospital computer systems, performing basic order entry, assisting physicians, nurses, radiology technologists in the Radiology Department, front desk reception & clerical support and also performs various related support duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Completion of standard one year medical laboratory assistant training program, Phlebotomy program or equivalent (CMA, EMT, etc.) or one year of phlebotomy experience or
• Associates degree or higher with a minimum of two years applicable direct patient, health care experience,or
• Successful completion of a radiology or ultrasound internship program
• Upon hire must complete Regions Hospital IV start and back safety training.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• BLS and a Regions hospital sponsored IV start class is required. (BLS must be from an AHA or ALA sponsored program)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of communication skills to interact with personnel throughout the medical center, other medical personnel and patients
• Ability to exhibit exemplary professional behavior and standards.
• Ability to display attention to detail
• Self-motivator and teamwork skills.
• Above average computer skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and can successfully use situational management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

N/A

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the filing systems used within the laboratory/radiology.
• Ability to collect blood samples through capillary or venipuncture techniques and accurately process specimens for lab testing.
• Ability to effectively place IV access.
• Ability to follow laboratory/radiology procedures and maintain time, date and identity information on all specimens and reports.
• Ability to navigate hospital computer systems and related hardware/software.