Radiology Technician Limited - Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health Plans; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Adoption reimbursement

Fertility & surrogacy support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

Pet insurance

Legal resources

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans seeks a Radiology Technician Limited-Certified Medical Assistant in Suffolk, VA. The role includes performing radiographic exams, providing patient care, and supporting clinical evaluation under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, proper positioning, radiation safety, and completing CMA tasks as delegated by physicians, NPs/PAs, RNs, or LPNs.

Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Assisting is required.
• Limited Radiologic Technician licensure if required in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations and obtain diagnostic X-ray images.
• Provide patient care within the limited scope.
• Prepare patients, position for imaging and ensure proper equipment use.
• Maintain radiation safety and shielding practices.
• Support clinical evaluation by the provider and assist CMA tasks as delegated.

Skills

Patient care

Radiography

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Medical assisting certification (Required)

Limited Radiologic Technician licensure (if required)

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Swing Shift Overview: Overview The Radiology Technician Limited-Certified Medical Assistant performs radiographic examinations and provides patient care within the limited scope defined by the State Department of Health Professions. They are responsible for safely obtaining diagnostic X-ray images, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring proper positioning, equipment use, and radiation safety while supporting clinical evaluation by the provider. Radiology examinations performed are limited to scope of practice outlined by State Department of Health Professions regulations on Limited Radiologic Technologists. Additionally, this role supports patient care and performs administrative and clinical tasks as a Certified Medical Assistant as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Certification/Licensure

• Medical Assisting certification (Required)
• Limited Radiologic Technician licensure (if license is required in the state of practice)

Experience

• Related experience (Preferred)

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!