Medical Assistant/XRT

Exer Urgent Care; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care in Culver City is seeking an X-Ray Technician/MA who will assist in patient examinations and treatments. Key responsibilities include measuring vital signs, operating diagnostic equipment, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must hold a current limited X-Ray permit from the California Department of Public Health, have a CPT I certification, and possess experience with EKGs and blood draws. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit required.
• CPT I certification needed.
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws and IM injections is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure with quick reflexes.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Operates x-ray and other diagnostic equipment.
• Administers injections and performs laboratory tests.

Skills

Current limited X-Ray permit from California Department of Public Health

CPT I certification

Experience with EKGs and blood draws

Effective verbal communication

Neat and professional appearance

Education

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Job description

Overview

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 (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, 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 tests or coordinates scheduling of tests with the medical facility or department.
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other 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%