Certified Medical Assistant / Rad NCT

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant / Rad NCT prepares patients for radiologic procedures and general care, performs X-rays and supports providers with clinical and administrative patient-care tasks. The role follows established safety, infection-control, quality, and documentation procedures, protects patient privacy, and escalates non-routine issues to the practice manager or healthcare providers. The position is based at Texas Hip And Knee Ctr FW in Fort Worth, Texas, with 25% travel. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The department describes its environment as friendly and supportive, with opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
NCT registration by 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.
At least 6 months of relevant NCT work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protect patients, coworkers, and self from radiation hazards.
Take X-rays according to established patient-care and safety procedures; set up and operate radiographic equipment used for diagnosis or treatment.
Process film, check images for clarity, retake images when needed, and distribute X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Implement infection-control procedures in the work area.
Select appropriate ionizing factors for radiologic diagnosis and adjust radiologic controls.
Maintain patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
Perform quantity and quality-control checks on X-ray units; clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment, and determine when repairs are needed.
Maintain radiographic supplies and film, and place orders as necessary.
Provide general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the healthcare provider.
Obtain and record vital signs, allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
Administer ordered medications and vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required; 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 medical records as directed by the provider.
Communicate test results and care plans to patients by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol; and keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or healthcare providers.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.