Xray Lab Technician

Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies.  ​The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations.

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.

1. Performs diagnostic medical x-rays. Reports final radiology results, including positive and critical findings.
2. Performs laboratory-testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology and Spirometry.
3. Reports laboratory results to a healthcare clinician. Alerts the healthcare clinician of any critical or out of range values. Documents critical reports.
4. Performs phlebotomy including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks for patients ranging in age from newborn to 18 or 20 years old.
5. Prepares specimens for reference lab send outs including labeling, resulting, and billing information.
6. Performs and documents daily/weekly/monthly quality control, including instrument maintenance.
7. Maintains inventory of lab supplies, reorders, and stocks supply.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• 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.

Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information including but not limited to ePHI and PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature of level of the job.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.