Medical Assistant, Lead - LV Craig Family Med Cl - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

Provides radiology and back office support to a private practice clinic. Position may be supervised by the clinic director, member physicians and/or office manager. Provides radiology and back office support to an ambulatory clinic operation. Position may be supervised by the clinic supervisor, manager, and/or director. As an integral part of the Imaging services Team; the Radiologic Technologist provides support to the Department by performing diagnostic radiology procedures in a variety of clinical settings. This position may be required to travel to other ambulatory community locations as needed for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures according to the department procedure manual.
• Procedures are planned and performed considering physiologic and developmental age.
• Review radiograph for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment in the department and assigned clinical areas.
• Demonstrates correct anatomic positioning skills and uses markers appropriately.
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient age and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
• Processes digital imaging cassettes with proper identification and returns cassettes to proper location.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal communication, checks name and birthdate.
• Reviews doctors order to ensure proper exam protocol is followed and appropriate exam is performed.
• Recognizes emergency situations, indicates code and properly administer aid as appropriate.
• Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files.
• Keeps x-ray rooms/work stations neat, orderly, and prepared, and assures exam room is stocked with necessary supplies.
• Assists with ordering and stocking department supplies and equipment.
• Willingly performs other related duties such as transporting patients, scheduling exams, assisting in file room as directed by Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
• Required to participate in after hours standby and call back.
• Exhibits organizational skills and utilizes time effectively.
• Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning, and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments, medical staff, and other employees.
• Acts as a mentor to and is a source of information for students and less experienced technologists.
• Acts as an ambassador of good will when interacting with other staff members and departments.
• Uses the chain of command appropriately to communicate any concerns with the department, co-workers, or medical staff.
• Responsible for work schedule hours including assigned weekend rotations, standby, and callback.
• Provides radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to policy and standard.
• Always introduces self to patient and explains exam to be performed.
• Participates in regular rotation of weekend hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
• 1 year experience as a Radiology Technologist.
• Able to efficiently prioritize multiple high-priority tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Comfortable with computers and medical terminology.
• Technical skills to operate radiography equipment and computers.
• Preferred: Previous acute hospital experience desired either as a radiologic or student technologist.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH) – required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association – required.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – required within LA City only; if no card upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration.
• Registered Technologist - R.T. (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – required; if none upon hire, must obtain within six (6) months from hire date.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 – $63.95.

Schedule

• Participates in regular rotation of weekend hours as required.
• Required to participate in after hours standby and call back.
• Responsible for work schedule hours including assigned weekend rotations, standby, and callback.