Certified Medical Assistant/LMR, West Louisville Urgent Care, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This non-exempt position at West Louisville Urgent Care is responsible for medical assisting and X-ray duties. The employee operates radiographic equipment to obtain images of designated body areas under a physician’s direct order and follows radiation safety procedures. The role also includes patient care, environmental and infection-control duties, and clinical medical assisting tasks permitted by state law. The position is PRN and scheduled for first shift, with 8-hour shifts and five shifts per week listed. Overtime is sometimes required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college course in medical assisting.
Associate degree in Radiological Technology from an accredited X-ray technical program.
Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry-eligible.
Kentucky state certification.
Licensure through the KBMIRT for Limited X-Ray Machine Operator; a temporary operator’s license is accepted, but full KBMIRT licensure must be obtained within one year.
Complete CMA or RMA certification within 90 days of employment.
BLS through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification.
Previous healthcare experience.
At least one year of experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant/LMR.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, confirm the image to be taken, and explain the X-ray procedure.
Take X-ray exposures according to protocols for body positioning, radiation intensity, and exposure time.
Process film and inspect images to confirm they meet radiologist requirements.
Maintain radiographic equipment and examination rooms, store film, and inventory related supplies.
Prepare patient information files documenting the patient’s name, X-ray date, and exam type.
Support patient flow by checking schedules, accompanying patients to exam or procedure rooms, and assisting with walking, transfers, and dressing as needed.
Collect specimens and patient histories, prepare patients for exams, perform screenings per provider guidelines, and assist physicians with procedures.
Chart, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
Set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols and clean rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits.
Clean sterilizers according to the maintenance schedule and maintain appropriate records.
Order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
Perform clinical medical assisting duties as permitted by state law, including asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving, vital signs, examination preparation, medication administration, prescription verification, minor surgery assistance, pre- and post-surgical care, dressing application, suture removal, and biohazard waste monitoring and disposal.
Perform laboratory procedures in accordance with OSHA guidelines, quality control, CLIA-waived testing, capillary punctures, venipunctures, and specimen handling.
Perform electrocardiography, including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
Perform other duties as assigned.