Certified Medical Assistant/Limited Radiographic Tech, Buechel Urgent Care, 8a-8p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in the medical practice including medical assisting and X-ray. The role involves operating radiographic equipment to make radiographs of designated body parts under physician's orders and in accordance with radiation safety procedures. The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry-eligible. CPR Certification and previous healthcare experience are preferred. The candidate must be certified by the state of Kentucky.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry-eligible required.
CPR Certification required.
Must be certified by the state of Kentucky.
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Medical assistant diploma from accredited vocational institution, or community college course in medical assisting.
Associate degree in Radiological Technology from accredited x-ray technical program
Licensure through the KBMIRT for Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (required).
Temporary Operator's License accepted, must have full KBMIRT licensure within 1 year.
Must complete CMA or RMA certification within 90 days of employment (required).
BLS through American Heart Association (required).

Nice To Haves

previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, and explains X-Ray to patient.
Takes X-Ray exposures of patient following protocol for position of body, intensity of radiation, and time of exposure.
Processes film and inspects images to determine that images meet the requirements of the radiologist.
Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
Prepares patient information files showing patient’s name, date of x-ray, and type of exam done.
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, collecting patient history, performing screenings per provider guidelines, assisting physicians with various procedures, charting, relaying instructions to patients/families, answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols, cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control, cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records, ordering, sorting, storing supplies, and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities which vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving, checking vital signs, physical examination preparations, drug administration through various routes including injections, prescription verifications with physician’s orders, minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up, pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, suture removal, biohazard waste disposal and monitoring, laboratory procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) guidelines, quality control methods, CLIA waived testing, capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine , throat, vaginal, stool and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.