Certified Medical Assistant-Xray Limited

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Medical Group - Primary Care in Atrium seeks a CMA with Limited X-ray Tech to perform radiographic procedures and produce high-quality diagnostic images. You will ensure patient identification, comfort, and safety while maintaining equipment and clean facilities.

Daily duties include performing imaging, documenting procedures, and participating in quality initiatives. Required training includes CMA course, GA radiation safety, TN radiology program, and ARRT limited-scope

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Completion of CMA course or exam is required.
• In GA, completion of a six-hour radiation safety course.
• In TN, graduation from an accredited Limited Radiology Technology program.
• In TN, ARRT Limited Scope of Practice exam in specified modalities is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and complex radiographic procedures to produce diagnostic images.
• Assess, perform and document imaging procedures and ensure patient identification and safety.
• Maintain equipment and manage patient rooms and supplies.
• Participate in continuing education and department quality initiatives.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions and exam room procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Quality imaging

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant course

Limited Radiology Technology training (GA)

ARRT Limited Scope exam (TN)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our CMA with Limited X-ray Tech at CommonSpirit Medical Group - Primary Care - Atrium, you will perform general and complex radiographic procedures to produce high-quality diagnostic images within your certification.

Every day you will independently assess, perform, and document a broad range of imaging procedures, ensuring patient identification, comfort, and safety. You'll maintain equipment and a clean work area, complete all necessary charging and records, and participate in the department's call schedule and quality initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate competency across all patient age groups, adhere to established standards, and exhibit excellent attention to detail, patient care, and quality imaging.

• Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures
• Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intra-dermal routes.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to the Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.
• Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Uses Standard Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Job Requirements

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course or Exam.
• In the state of GA, completion of a six hour radiation safety course.
• In the state of TN, be a Graduate of an accredited Limited Radiology Technology training program required.
• In the state of TN, Completion of Non-Certified Radiologic Technician Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam issued by ARRT in one of the following modalities required. - Head, Sinus, Chest, Spine or Extremities

Required Licensure And Certifications

• LRAD:TN
• CMA or RMA
• BLS

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Medical Group (Mountain Management Services) is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services and affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Our award-winning, faith-based organization is dedicated to supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare in the region. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence by organizations like U.S. News & World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are honored to be your trusted ally in health, dedicated to serving our community with compassion and excellence.

Pay Range

$19.44 - $27.45 /hour