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GALVESTON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Lab and X-Ray Technician in Texas City, Texas
Join our Lab and X-Ray Team!
Coastal Health and Wellness is seeking aLab and X-Ray Technician!
The right candidate will be responsible for, collecting and processing specimens for contract outside laboratories, and performing radiographic procedures as ordered by authorized CHandW physicians and midlevel providers in accordance with state and local laws, established clinic scope of services, and CLIA, Joint Commission, and DSHS guidelines.
We can offer you:
- Excellent Benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE Parking and much, much more!
- Team Oriented Environment
- Hourly rate: $21.63 - $25.75 based on qualifications
We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us!If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
- Prefer lab and/or x-ray work experience in a primary care or FQHC setting or to any job-related training
- MRT/A.R.R. T. or LMRT with all five certifications (Extremities, Podiatric, Skull, Spine, and Chest) by the State of Texas or Non-Certified X-Ray Technician
- Phlebotomy and processing skills are required
- CPR/Heart saver (Must successfully complete CPR certification within 6 months of employment)
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Experience with straight and butterfly needles
- Experience in an Electronic Medical Record environment preferred
- Must be able to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Must be able to understand and absorb new information
- Must be able to follow written and verbal directions
- Must be flexible with the schedule and the operating business hours, including being able to work evenings and Saturday clinic on a rotating basis
- Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
- Customer service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills and familiarity with MS Office
- Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
- Must comply with GCHD Immunizations policy
- Must comply with ICS training requirements
- Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.
Traditional Duties
- Identifies patients by name and date of birth when confirming patient identification and searching for or entering data into the electronic medical record accurately
- Verify lab tests ordered by comparing information in the electronic medical record
- Resolving and bringing discrepancies to the attention of the Lab and X-ray Supervisor and ordering provider
- Prior to each collection of specimens, reviews the appropriate tests being ordered to ensure the proper materials are used in the collection techniques such as, venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick (pediatric patients only) or urinalysis
- Prepares and labels all specimens according to written protocols for each test obtained for all Labs
- Prepares outside reference labs according to current protocols and authorized on the Coastal Health and Wellness Medical Fees schedule and/or the Medical Directors list of authorized tests performed in the Coastal Health and Wellness Laboratory
- Performs x-rays as ordered by Coastal Health and Wellness providers according to established procedures and X-ray competency guidelines to include:preparations prior to patient contact, patient check-in / initial contact, taking x-rays, positioning of p tient, equipment, processor maintenance and other special circumstances
- Participates in the quality assurance monitoring and recording of data in all logbooks, ensures compliance with all HIPAA laws, and compliance with current JACHO, CLIA, and Texas Department of State Health Services X-rays rules and regulations
- Provides preventative maintenance on all lab equipment, keeps x-ray and lab clean to meet Infection Control guidelines, be familiar with HIPAA laws
- Enhance the Lab and X-Ray department and clinic reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests.
- Ability to rotate between clinic sites as needed
- Understands and follows GCHD/CHW Infection Control policies, plans, procedures, and guidelines related to program area requirements
- Properly disposes of biohazard waste
- Adhere to job specific competencies within established departmental deadlines
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
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Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County