X-Ray Technician - Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

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About The Position

CareNow is hiring an X-Ray Technician - Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in an urgent care setting. The role includes taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKGs, administering intramuscular injections, and performing ordered x-ray and imaging services. The technician documents patient history and care in the electronic health record, may apply splints, dressings, and bandages, and assists with clinic check-in and check-out as needed. The role also involves maintaining activity and laboratory records and keeping patients and visitors informed about clinic progress. New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant school or completion of an approved program (BOTP).
• A General Medical Radiology Technician (GMRT), Limited Medical Radiology Technician (LMRT), or Non-Registered Technician (NCT) license in the state of residency.
• Current BLS certification within 30 days of starting.
• Obtain Federal Breath Alcohol Screening Certification and Federal Drug Screening Certification within three months of employment or promotion.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience in a patient-care setting is helpful.
• Experience using an electronic health record system is beneficial.
• Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and collect laboratory specimens.
• Perform EKGs and administer intramuscular injections.
• Perform x-ray and imaging services according to provider orders and update patient charts.
• Collect patient history and document it appropriately in the electronic health record.
• Apply splints, dressings, and bandages as needed.
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out, including auditing charts, when needed.
• Maintain records and logs for clinic activities, in-house laboratory work, drug screens, and laboratory work sent to other laboratories.
• Keep patients and visitors informed about clinic progress.

Benefits

• Potential sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 for new hires.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement resources, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED