Clinic Radiology & Lab Technician - UMC Family Medicine at West Wind, UMC Physicians

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Summary
Title: Clinic Radiology & Lab Technician
Clinic: UMC Family Medicine at West Wind

We are seeking a full-time Clinic Radiology & Lab Technician to work closely with patients when performing radiologic imagining procedures.

Preferred Characteristics:
• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant’s heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8am-5pm Monday – Thursday, 8am-12pm Friday

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Essential Job Functions:
The Rad/Lab Tech must demonstrate acceptable radiographic skills, laboratory and phlebotomy skills, and the judgment and ability to work independently, along with being assigned senior/management responsibilities as they apply to equipment/supply maintenance and inventory, billing and meeting accreditation standards. Under the Director and Clinic Administrator, the Lab/Rad Tech assists in patient care and obtains diagnostic images of the patient, performs waived and moderate complexity biological and chemical analyses on patient specimens and performs phlebotomy procedures. The position involves carefully giving the patient proper instruction, reassurance, and respect. The Lab/Rad Tech taking direction from the medical provider regarding which area of the patient’s body requires imaging, explaining the procedure and answering questions regarding the procedure, positioning and adjusting patients and equipment, following best practices such as patient shielding, obtaining diagnostic images of the patient, and making any required documentation in the patient’s medical record. Also responsible for maintaining radiology supplies and/or inventory and keeping a safe and clean working environment.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of radiologic standards and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proper judgement and ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand, calibrate and operate radiographic technology and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma
• Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology from a CAHEA-approved program required.
• Must be AART/TMB certified, MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), or PBT (ASCP).

Preferred Qualifications:
• One year of experience as a Radiology Technician
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Venipuncture experience

Environmental Conditions:
Works in a well-lit, heated, and ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate needs in the department. Exposure to blood borne pathogens is of high risk. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. All electrical safety precautions must be used when running the instrument.

Physical Requirements:
Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs. Adequate hand/eye coordination and find motor skills required. Good tactile sensation necessary for checking patients. Talking and hearing is essential in instructing the supervising nursing personnel and in receiving doctors’ orders and patient’s condition reports. Near visual acuity for accurate recording of patients’ charts.

Limitations and disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*