PRN MA-LMR

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant (LMR/Rad Tech eligible) for BHMG Urgent Care Holiday Manor and surrounding urgent care sites in Kentucky. The MA-LMR role supports staff and physicians by collecting patient information, assisting with treatments and diagnostic procedures, and performing routine radiographic and lab duties.

Responsibilities include EKGs, venipunctures, vital signs, and radiographic exams while maintaining radiation safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Limited Radiographer Certification required.
• RT license may be considered in place of LMR.
• BCLS required.
• Minimum two years of LMR and direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, venipunctures, pulmonary function tests and other lab procedures with accuracy.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data.
• Perform radiographic exams and ensure film quality.
• Maintain radiation safety per department policy.
• Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Set up rooms and maintain infection control practices.

Skills

EKG administration

Venipunctures

Radiographic procedures

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Limited Radiographer Certification

RT license may substitute for LMR

BCLS

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Sign-on Bonus

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Holiday Manor and surrounding Urgent Care's as needed

PRN LMR Medical Assistant - **must have LMR or Rad Tech for the state of KY**

The MA LMR assists the staff and physician by collection of pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems, performs selected treatments, diagnostic procedures, chest x-rays, various extremity x-rays and routine duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this position. May perform other duties, both major and minor, which may not be mentioned below, as well as specific functions may change from time to time.

• Perform EKG's, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing, and other lab procedures and treatments with accuracy.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data in an accurate, legal and appropriate manner.
• Performs all radiographic exams and is responsible for all film quality
• Maintains radiation safety per departmental policy
• Keeps all x-ray equipment and supplies clean, maintained and stocked.
• Application of splints, braces and wound dressings in correct manner.
• Assist physician with exams/procedures.
• Room/equipment/instrument set-up, cleaning, practice good infection control, order supplies and restock as necessary.
• Prepares maintenance requests as needed.
• Respect/promote patient rights, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit friendly/helpful behaviors.
• Respond to emergencies in appropriate manner and according to policy.
• Follow all OSHA and departmental policies; perform quality control, record data as necessary.
• All departmental/staff/operational problems reported to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Clerical duties may include scheduling, answering phone, filing, copying, completing forms/referrals/precerts, obtaining demographic information, updating charts, assuring fee tickets reflect services perform.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Limited Radiographer Certification required
• RT license may be considered in place of LMR
• BCLS required
• Minimum two years of LMR and direct patient care experience preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.