Limited Medical Radiology MA

BHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Baptist Health Urgent Care in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant with LMR or RT certification for a full-time role. The MA will collect patient information, perform EKGs, venipunctures, labs, and radiographic tasks, while supporting the physician and hospital team.

The position emphasizes patient care across ages, radiation safety, accurate data entry, and adherence to OSHA and department policies. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing and other lab procedures.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data.
• Perform radiographic exams and ensure film quality.
• Maintain radiation safety and restock equipment and supplies.
• Assist physician with exams/procedures and ensure infection control.

Skills

EKG

Venipuncture

Pulmonary function

X-ray procedures

Infection control

Patient confidentiality

Emergency response

Radiography equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Limited Radiographer Certification

RT license may be considered in place of LMR

BCLS

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Sign-on Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington

Full time MA/LMR or MA/RT

The MA with LMR assists the staff and physician by collection of pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems, performs selected treatments, diagnostic procedures, chest x-rays, various extremity x-rays and routine duties. The MA with LMR functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with educational preparation, training and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient care is provided to patients of all ages.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this position. May perform other duties, both major and minor, which may not be mentioned below, as well as specific functions may change from time to time.

• Perform EKG’s, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing, and other lab procedures and treatments with accuracy.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data in an accurate, legal and appropriate manner.
• Performs all radiographic exams and is responsible for all film quality
• Maintains radiation safety per departmental policy
• Keeps all x-ray equipment and supplies clean, maintained and stocked.
• Application of splints, braces and wound dressings in correct manner.
• Assist physician with exams/procedures.
• Room/equipment/instrument set-up, cleaning, practice good infection control, order supplies and restock as necessary.
• Prepares maintenance requests as needed.
• Respect/promote patient rights, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit friendly/helpful behaviors.
• Respond to emergencies in appropriate manner and according to policy.
• Follow all OSHA and departmental policies; perform quality control, record data as necessary.
• All departmental/staff/operational problems reported to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Clerical duties may include scheduling, answering phone, filing, copying, completing forms/referrals/precerts, obtaining demographic information, updating charts, assuring fee tickets reflect services perform.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Limited Radiographer Certification required
• RT license may be considered in place of LMR
• BCLS required
• Minimum two years of LMR and direct patient care experience preferred

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.