X-ray Tech & Medical Assistant (Radiology)

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Retirement savings plans

Paid Time Off

and MORE!

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care in Nashville, TN, is seeking aMedical Assistant with radiology duties to perform x-ray testing and support diagnostic imaging. You will assist with patient history, vital signs, and procedures under supervision, ensuring safety and quality control.

Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, 12-hour weekday shifts, and every-other weekend; PRN opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• TN State X-Ray License.
• ARRT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room.
• Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process.
• Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/hazardous situations.
• Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency.
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate.
• Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques.
• Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Manager or provider on duty.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining and improving diagnostic imaging knowledge and skills with the support and assistance of outside educational resources.
• Responsible for maintaining current licensure and certification for the facility radiology equipment and licensure.

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care in Nashville, TN, is seeking aMedical Assistant with radiology duties to perform x-ray testing and support diagnostic imaging. You will assist with patient history, vital signs, and procedures under supervision, ensuring safety and quality control.

Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, 12-hour weekday shifts, and every-other weekend; PRN opportunities are available.