Radiology Technician - Radiology Laboratory Service

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.