About the position
The X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant (MA) plays a crucial role in the healthcare team by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. This position requires a positive work ethic that inspires others and models the behaviors of being genuine, caring, and friendly. The technician must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills that are clear, well-organized, and tailored to meet the needs of the audience. Through genuine and positive communication, the technician ensures that each patient feels informed, understood, and special. As an effective team player, the technician contributes valuable ideas and feedback, consistently meeting commitments and maintaining a high level of energy and passion in a fast-paced environment. The technician is responsible for interviewing patients and measuring vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, while accurately recording this information on patients' charts. They prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, drape patients appropriately, and position instruments and equipment as needed. The technician hands instruments and materials to the doctor as directed, cleans and sterilizes instruments, and manages the inventory and ordering of medical supplies and materials. Additionally, they operate x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests, schedule patients for tests, and perform routine laboratory tests. The technician is also responsible for giving injections or treatments and maintaining accurate office and patient records by entering data into the computer system. This position requires adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance, ensuring that all tasks are performed with professionalism and care. The working conditions are center-based, requiring the technician to work in a clinical setting with a moderate noise level and potential exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for extended periods, perform manual dexterity tasks related to clinical requirements, and lift up to 50 lbs is essential for this role.
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients and measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, recording information on patients' charts.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
- Hands instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
- Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
- Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
- Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
- Keys data into the computer to maintain office and patient records.
Requirements
- Current limited X-Ray permit issued by the California Department of Public Health (expanded scope is ideal to include digital radiography, chest, extremities, and torso-skeletal).
- CPT I certification.
- Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs, and IM injections.
- Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet.
- Neat and professional appearance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
