MED OFF ASST-RAD TECH

Covenant Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is hiring a Medical Assistant/Radiology Tech for the Urgent Care Maryville South location. The role provides professional nursing care, conducts routine diagnostic radiology procedures, and supports the care team in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualified candidates will hold ARRT and Tennessee X-ray operator licensure, CPR, and CCMA or equivalent MA certification. This full-time position requires dedication to patient comfort and accurate, timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT certification and current licensure to perform radiographic procedures.
• Must be licensed in Tennessee as an X-ray operator in an MD office.
• CPR certification required.
• CCMA or equivalent MA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations as licensed by certification.
• Prepares written documentation such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and other reports.
• Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance and contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
• Directs patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains rooms.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment; records history and performs basic triage per policy.
• Retrieves initial basic condition of patients and reports to appropriate practitioner.
• Maintains patient privacy and comfort.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other direct patient care activities.
• Monitors accuracy of patient medical records; maintains reports, records and statistics.
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies and well-maintained equipment.
• Inspects area for compliance with policies and standards; takes corrective action when needed.
• Schedules outside patient appointments per physician order and relays information to patients.
• Takes calls from hospitals/nursing homes and relays information to practitioners.
• Ensures test results are received and relayed to patients timely.
• Completes medical orientation checklist and collaborates with care team as part of a team-based approach.
• Follows policies, safety standards, and completes required education; supports quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

ARRT Certification

Tennessee X-ray Operator License

CPR Certification

CCMA Certification

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant/Radiology Tech, Urgent Care Maryville South

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Medical Group Overview:

Covenant Medical Group is the employed and managed medical practice organization of Covenant Health, providing comprehensive care across East Tennessee. With more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers in 20 communities, our team delivers expertise across a broad spectrum of specialties from primary care and walk-in clinics to preventive medicine and advanced surgical and subspecialty services. We are committed to offering coordinated, patient-centered care that spans the continuum of health needs, ensuring access to exceptional providers close to home.

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients receiving treatments and examination, according to established procedures. Performs routine diagnostic radiological procedures and support activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations as licensed by certification.


• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.


• Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service or clinical supervisor for major malfunctions.


• Directs patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains rooms.


• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment. Accurately records history and performs basic triage procedures per policy.


• Retrieves initial basic condition of patients and reports to appropriate practitioner.


• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy.


• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.


• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.


• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well maintained equipment.


• Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.


• Schedules all outside patient appointments per physician order and relays accurately to patients.


• Take calls from hospitals/ nursing homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.


• Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.


• Completes medical orientation checklist..


• Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.


• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year experience in medical office setting

Licensure Requirement:

Certification by an approved school and current ARRT. Must complete and pass state testing requirements for full x-ray licensure. Must be currently licensed in the state of Tennessee as an \"X-ray operator in an MD office\" (MXRT). CPR required. Must hold CCMA or equivalent MA certification.