What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Operator and Medical Lab Assistant position at Essentia Health?
Job Description:
This position is responsible for administration of ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes, providing patient services, and performing radiographic procedures using radiographic modalities. Operators are limited by the exams they can perform on patients (Exams on small children and babies are not allowed until evaluation of abilities is done by a manager or QA Tech). An operator provides optimal patient care utilizing established and accepted techniques.Education Qualifications:
Minnesota: Complete Basic Radiographic Operator training & successfully pass the Minnesota Radiology Exam within 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.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Valid MN Department of Health X-ray Operator certificate or ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners certificate dependent on work location