Medical Assistant - XRT

Exer Urgent Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care in Los Angeles is looking for an X-Ray Technician/MA. In this role, you will assist in patient examinations and perform diagnostic tests.

The ideal candidate will hold a current limited X-Ray permit, have effective communication skills, and experience with EKGs and blood draws. Working in a clinical setting, you will need to manage various responsibilities while providing exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit required.
• CPT I certification essential.
• Experience with EKGs, blood draws, and IM injections.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Operate x-ray and EKG equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Customer service orientation

Education

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Current limited X-Ray permit

CPT I certification

Tools

X-Ray equipment

Electrocardiograph (EKG)

Job description

Job Title: X-Ray Technician/MA

Reports to: Center Manager

Summary

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

Exer 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.

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%.