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Advocate Aurora Health · 3 months ago

Diagnostic Technician Ambulatory

Warner Robins, GA - 113 Willie Lee Pkwy

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.10/hr - $39.15/hr

1+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care under various names across multiple states. They are seeking a Diagnostic Technician Ambulatory to perform specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as maintaining quality assurance protocols in a clinical setting.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Follows lab procedures for specimen collection, handling and processing in an efficient manner. Knowledgeable of specimen requirements and refers to reference manual as needed

Adheres to patient test management protocols to provide overall quality assurance from the pre-analytic, analytic, to the post-analytic phases of testing to include proper identification. Clarifies discrepancies in test orders with physician or Diagnostic Supervisor

Performs and documents instrument maintenance and calibration as needed

Maintains required clerical records for Lab and X-Ray (i.e., patient logs, requests, results, reagent log, addendums, critical or flagged reports)

Participates in proficiency testing as assigned

Performs all activities necessary to produce correct x-rays (i.e., patient I.D., patient gowning, handling of injured patients, positioning of patients, labeling and determining correct exposure to produce optimum x-rays in an efficient manner)

Assists Diagnostic Supervisor in teaching and on-the-job training of lab/x-ray procedures for new personnel as instructed

Performs other patient care duties when required

Carries out EXAMINE protocols accurately and in a timely manner. Keeps informed of updates, new clients, and related changes in policy

Assists the Diagnostic Supervisor in maintaining the appropriate laboratory and X-ray supplies as required by department guidelines

Qualification

ARRT certificationASCP certificationAssociates degree in RadiologyAssociates degree in Laboratory MedicinePatient care experienceStress managementCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Radiology graduates: American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT); Laboratory Medicine graduates: certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Associates degree in Radiology or Laboratory Medicine

One year of experience in patient care is preferred

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity

Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio

Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics

Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation

Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly

Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation

Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors

Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered

Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations

Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously

Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously

Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner