Radiology Laboratory Service Technician

Responsibilities

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.

Schedule

Week 1: Mon/Tues/Wed; Week 2: Thurs/Fri, 5:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. Holiday rotations required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a standard one‑year medical laboratory assistant training program, phlebotomy program, or equivalent (CMA, EMT, etc.) or one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher with a minimum of two years of applicable direct patient care/healthcare experience.
• Successful completion of a radiology or ultrasound internship program.
• Upon hire, must complete Regions Hospital IV start and back safety training.
• BLS certification (from an AHA or ALA sponsored program) and a Regions Hospital sponsored IV start class are required.
• Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory/radiology filing systems.
• Preferred: Ability to collect blood samples via capillary or venipuncture techniques and accurately process specimens for lab testing.
• Preferred: Ability to effectively place IV access.
• Preferred: Ability to follow laboratory/radiology procedures and maintain time, date, and identity information on all specimens and reports.
• Preferred: Ability to navigate hospital computer systems and related hardware/software.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with personnel throughout the medical center, other medical personnel, and patients.
• Exemplary professional behavior and standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Self‑motivation and teamwork skills.
• Above‑average computer skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and apply situational management skills.