Medical Assistant / Diagnostic Imaging

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

19h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the Diagnostic Imaging team by helping provide compassionate patient care during imaging visits and procedures. The role works alongside clinicians, supports imaging procedures, and helps patients feel safe, informed, and cared for. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment, attentive to patient safety, collaborative, and committed to exceptional care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (flexible). The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either one year of medical assistant experience or, with the preferred education, no experience. Graduates of an approved Medical Assistant program or a U.S. military medical services training program are preferred. Several medical assistant certifications and CPR are also preferred upon hire. The position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure under Texas law. Meeting and maintaining any requirements necessary to ensure that security and integrity is a condition of hire and continued employment. MD Anderson provides equal employment opportunity without regard to protected characteristics specified by institutional policy and applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of medical assistant experience, or no experience if the candidate has the preferred education.
Ability to satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or U.S. military medical services training program.
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), preferred upon hire.
RMA (Registered Medical Assistant), American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT), preferred upon hire.
CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), preferred upon hire.
NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), preferred upon hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, preferred upon hire.
Compassionate, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, limited patient histories, and medication reviews according to Diagnostic Imaging procedures.
Prepare and complete documentation for pre-assessment and post-procedural care.
Educate patients and complete initial screenings before imaging procedures.
Verify medical orders, coordinate required laboratory work, and identify abnormal results.
Perform post-biopsy checks, document findings, and coordinate patient discharge instructions.
Initiate, check, and remove peripheral IV lines.
Assist providers with requisition triage and confirm patient appointments.
Keep examination rooms clean, organized, and fully stocked.
Review medical records and laboratory values to support continuity of care.
Identify basic anatomy and understand risks related to imaging procedures.
Confirm allergies and conduct patient assessments.
Maintain sterile environments and assist with clinical tasks during Diagnostic Imaging procedures.
Follow universal protocols, site-marking requirements, and specimen-handling standards.
Stock procedure rooms and rotate supplies appropriately.
Monitor chemical levels in ultrasound soaking units and check supply expiration dates.
Promptly report supply discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
Communicate professionally with patients, faculty, and staff and contribute to a positive team environment.
Respond promptly to phone calls, paging, and inquiries.
Follow institutional and departmental compliance guidelines, Joint Commission standards, and departmental dress code.
Maintain awareness of safety protocols and attend required meetings.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support departmental operations.