Medical Assistant - XRT

Exer Urgent Care; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care in California is seeking an X-Ray Technician/MA to assist in examinations and treatment under Physician supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role blends diagnostic radiography with medical assisting duties while upholding patient-centered care.

The position requires a CA X-ray permit, CPT I certification, and experience with EKGs and blood draws. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this center-based environment.

Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit issued by the California Department of Public Health (expanded scope ideal).
• CPT I certification is required.
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Drapes patients and positions instruments and equipment.
• Gives instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Operates X-ray, EKG, and other equipment for routine diagnostics or schedules tests.
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine lab tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Professional appearance

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Tools

Current limited X-Ray permit (CA)

CPT I certification

EKG experience

Job description

Summary: The X-Ray Technician/MA will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under direction of the Physician.

Job Title: X-Ray Technician/MA

Reports to: Center Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.

Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit issued by the California Department of Public Health (expanded scope is ideal - to include digital radiography, chest, extremities, and torso-skeletal) is required
• CPT I certification
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet
• Neat and professional appearance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Working Conditions

Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Travel – up to 5%