Certified Medical Assistant / Rad NCT

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Physicians Group is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant / Rad NCT for Texas Hip and Knee Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 25% travel. The role combines radiologic technician duties with general medical assistant patient-care responsibilities. As an NCT, the employee prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows safety practices to protect patients and staff from radiation hazards. The employee operates radiographic equipment, takes and evaluates X-rays, maintains records and supplies, performs quality-control checks, and cleans and maintains equipment. As a CMA, the employee provides general patient care, prepares patients for visits, records vital signs and medical information, administers ordered medications or vaccines, and may collect blood samples or perform routine tests such as EKGs. The role also includes scheduling and documenting care, communicating with patients as directed, maintaining clean and stocked exam rooms, and supporting patient safety and privacy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of medical assistant experience.
NCT registration with the Texas Medical Board.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), maintained every 2 years.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology.
6 months of relevant NCT work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protect patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
Take X-rays according to established patient-care and safety procedures; set up and operate radiographic equipment.
Process film, check X-rays for image clarity, retake images when necessary, and distribute X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Implement infection-control procedures in the work area.
Select appropriate ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis and adjust and set radiologic controls.
Maintain patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
Perform quantity and quality-control checks to ensure the X-ray unit meets applicable legal, regulatory, and departmental standards.
Clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, and determine when equipment needs repair.
Maintain radiographic supplies and film, and order supplies as needed.
Provide general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and other information, including allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, or inhalant routes.
As required, draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and perform routine tests such as EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document care plans, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate test results and plans of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or health care provider.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.