Medical Assistant - XRT

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

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care is seeking an X-Ray Technician/MA to assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the supervision of a Physician. The ideal candidate will hold a current limited X-Ray permit and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.

The role involves interviewing patients, operating diagnostic equipment, and preparing treatment rooms in a clinical setting. A vocational certificate in Medical Assistant and experience with blood draws and EKGs are essential.

Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit issued by the California Department of Public Health.
• CPT I certification is required.
• Experience with EKGs, blood draws, vital signs, and IM injections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and records vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination.
• Operates x-ray and other diagnostic equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

CPT I certification

Current limited X-Ray permit

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%.