MA/LMR

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health Medical Group - Louisville Bone and Joint is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant with Limited Radiography to support clinicians and care teams in a busy outpatient setting.

The role requires performing EKGs, venipunctures, radiographic exams, vital signs and routine duties. You will assist physicians, maintain radiology safety, and handle light clerical tasks while ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Limited Radiographer Certification required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Minimum two years of LMR experience.

Responsabilités

• Perform EKGs, venipunctures and pulmonary function testing with accuracy.
• Obtain vital signs and record patient data properly.
• Perform radiographic exams and ensure film quality.
• Maintain radiation safety per policy.
• Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Set up room/equipment and maintain infection control.
• Handle clerical tasks such as scheduling and referrals as needed.
• Respect patient rights and respond to emergencies per policy.

Connaissances

EKG

Venipunctures

Vital signs

Radiography

Infection control

Clinical teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Limited Radiographer Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

2+ years LMR experience

Outils

X-ray equipment

Description du poste

Summary

Job Description

Baptist Health Medical Group - Louisville Bone and Joint

Weekly Hours: 40

Status: Full Time

Shift: 1st

Position Summary

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. He or she 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

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required

2. Limited Radiographer Certification required

3. Basic Life Support Certification required

4. Minimum two years of LMR

5. Direct patient care experience preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.