Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician

MedNOW Clinics; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

MedNOW Clinics in Colorado Springs seeks a dependable Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician to support our clinical team. This role blends MA duties with performing diagnostic X-rays within the employee's authorized scope.

You will greet patients, take vital signs, prepare rooms, assist providers, perform X-rays safely, manage imaging orders, and document in the electronic health record. Onsite full-time position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or equivalent hands-on clinical experience.
• Current Colorado Limited Scope Operator registration appropriate for assigned X-ray duties, or current ARRT radiologic technologist registration in good standing.
• Current BLS or CPR certification.
• Knowledge of safe radiographic positioning and radiation-protection practices.
• Ability to perform both Medical Assistant and X-ray responsibilities.
• Strong communication, patient-service, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at the assigned MedNOW clinic.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for their appointments.
• Record vital signs, medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with procedures.
• Perform ordered diagnostic X-rays within your training, credentials, and authorized scope.
• Verify patient identity and imaging orders before performing examinations.
• Explain X-ray procedures and complete appropriate safety screening.
• Position patients correctly and produce clear, diagnostic-quality images.
• Follow radiation-safety requirements and ALARA principles.
• Send completed images through the imaging system for review.
• Maintain X-ray equipment, safety records, and required quality-control documentation.
• Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment between patients.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and other clinical duties.
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic health record.
• Maintain clinical supplies and notify leadership when supplies need to be reordered.
• Communicate patient concerns or urgent findings promptly to the provider.
• Protect patient privacy and follow HIPAA, safety, and infection-control requirements.
• Support patient flow and assist other team members as needed.
• Perform X-rays only as ordered and do not interpret or diagnose radiographic findings.

Skills

Communication

Patient-service

Documentation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or equivalent hands-on clinical experience

Colorado Limited Scope Operator or ARRT registration

BLS or CPR certification

Job description

MedNOW Clinics is seeking a dependable and patient-focused Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician to support our clinical team. This position combines Medical Assistant responsibilities with performing diagnostic X-rays within the employee’s authorized scope.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with patients, assisting providers, performing X-rays safely, and helping maintain an efficient clinic environment.

What You Will Do

• Welcome patients and prepare them for their appointments.

• Record vital signs, medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.

• Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with procedures.

• Perform ordered diagnostic X-rays within your training, credentials, and authorized scope.

• Verify patient identity and imaging orders before performing examinations.

• Explain X-ray procedures and complete appropriate safety screening.

• Position patients correctly and produce clear, diagnostic-quality images.

• Follow radiation-safety requirements and ALARA principles.

• Send completed images through the appropriate imaging system for review.

• Maintain X-ray equipment, safety records, and required quality-control documentation.

• Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment between patients.

• Perform phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and other clinical duties within your training and assigned responsibilities.

• Document patient information accurately in the electronic health record.

• Maintain clinical supplies and notify leadership when supplies need to be reordered.

• Communicate patient concerns or urgent findings promptly to the appropriate provider.

• Protect patient privacy and follow all HIPAA, safety, and infection-control requirements.

• Support patient flow and assist other team members as needed.

• Perform X-rays only as ordered and do not independently interpret or diagnose radiographic findings.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent hands-on clinical experience.

• Current Colorado Limited Scope Operator registration appropriate for assigned X-ray duties, or current ARRT radiologic technologist registration in good standing.

• Current BLS or CPR certification.

• Knowledge of safe radiographic positioning and radiation-protection practices.

• Ability to perform both Medical Assistant and X-ray responsibilities.

• Strong communication, patient-service, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work full-time onsite at the assigned MedNOW clinic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CMA, RMA, or another recognized Medical Assistant certification.

• At least one year of outpatient, primary-care, or urgent-care experience.

• Experience with Athenahealth or another electronic health record.

• Experience working with PACS or another medical imaging system.

• Experience with phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and specimen collection.

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated pay range is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour. Starting pay will be determined by X-ray credentials, Medical Assistant experience, radiography experience, skills, assigned location, and internal equity.

Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and sick leave; a 401(k) match; voluntary insurance options; employee discounts; and training and professional-growth opportunities. Eligibility is based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of applicable background-check, drug-screening, credential-verification, and employment-eligibility requirements.