Job Description:

　　Are you currently working in healthcare and looking for a new opportunity? One with growth and development potential? Essentia Health is offering a program to start or grow your career in Healthcare! Join Essentia Health as a Radiology Assistant while you take out internal Medical Lab Assistant Program, complete the MN Radiology Operators program and exam to receive your licensure. Once licensed and you've completed the Lab Program, you will be moved to a Radiology Operator and Medical Lab Assistant Position with Essentia Health. Our benefits include but are not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement w/ Employer Matching Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Fitness Center Discounts What you will get to do once trained in this role: Responsible for administration of ionizing radiation to patients of all ages for diagnostic and/or research purposes, providing patient services, and performing radiographic procedures using radiographic modalities. Will also be responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post- analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. Promotion of patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing.

　　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

　　Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

　　Certification/Licensure Requirements:

　　Minnesota: Complete Basic Radiographic Operator training and successfully pass the Minnesota Radiology Exam with 3 months of hire

　　North Dakota: Must hold current Limited X-ray machine Operator (LXMO) licensure through the North Dakota Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDBMIRT) upon hire

　　Valid MN Department of Health x-ray Operator Certificate or ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners certificate, dependent on state of work location

　　FTE

　　0.8

　　Shift Rotation

　　Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

　　Shift Start Time

　　Day/Evening

　　Shift End Time

　　Day/Evening

　　Weekends

　　Weekend Rotations

　　Holidays

　　Yes

　　Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

　　Essentia Health EEO:

　　Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

　　It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.