Medical Assistant - XRT

Exer Urgent Care; West Hollywood (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exer Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated X-Ray Technician/MA to assist physicians in patient examinations and treatments. You will operate diagnostic imaging and clinical equipment, prepare rooms, and document patient information in the charting system.

The role requires a limited X-ray permit (CA) with expanded scope preferred, CPT I certification, and experience with EKGs, injections, and vital signs. Excellent communication and professional appearance are essential in this fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit issued by the California Department of Public Health (expanded scope is ideal) is required
• CPT I certification or equivalent
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections
• Ability to work well under pressure in a clinical setting
• Neat and professional appearance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilités

• Interviews patients and records vital signs and measurements on charts
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination
• Drapes patients and positions instruments and equipment
• Hands instruments to doctor as directed
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies
• Operates X-ray, EKG, and other equipment for routine tests
• Gives injections and performs routine laboratory tests
• Keys data into computer to maintain records

Connaissances

EKG experience

Vital signs

Injections (IM)

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Team player

Formation

Vocational Medical Assistant certificate

Limited X-ray permit (CA)

CPT I certification

Outils

X-ray machine

EKG machine

Description du poste

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

Travel – up to 5%