PRIMARY FUNCTION
The X-Ray Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic medical x-rays and laboratory testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology and Spirometry. The X-ray Lab Technician performs phlebotomy including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks for pediatric patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
- Performs diagnostic medical x-rays. Reports final radiology results, including positive and critical findings.
- Performs laboratory-testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology and Spirometry.
- Reports laboratory results to a healthcare clinician. Alerts the healthcare clinician of any critical or out of range values. Documents critical reports.
- Performs phlebotomy including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks for patients ranging in age from newborn to 18 or 20 years old.
- Prepares specimens for reference lab send outs including labeling, resulting, and billing information.
- Performs and documents daily/weekly/monthly quality control, including instrument maintenance.
- Maintains inventory of lab supplies, reorders, and stocks supply.
QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:
- Minimum associate degree required.
- Graduation from a Radiology program (RT or BMO) required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1 year of experience with x-ray in healthcare setting required.
- Laboratory procedures and phlebotomy preferred.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
- CPR required.
- Florida Department of Health License (RT) Radiologic Technologist AND American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or Florida Department of Health Basic Machine Operators License for X-Ray required.
- Phlebotomy preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of diagnostic medical x-rays with x-ray processing.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control requirements.
- Knowledge of universal precaution procedures in medical safety practices
- Skilled in phlebotomy.
- Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Ability to organize tasks.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS- Patient-facing
- Indoor work
- Operating computer
- Exposure to hazards
- Reach outward, reach above shoulder.
- Manual Dexterity
- Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less.
- Sitting, walking, squatting, kneeling, or bending.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Vision
- Sense of sound
- Sense of touch
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS- Understands and follows proper x-ray techniques outlined in the manual for Pediatric Associates x-ray scope of practice.
- Reports x-ray and laboratory results correctly, accurately and in a timely manner to healthcare clinicians.