Medical Assistant - XRT

Core Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, prepares treatment rooms, drapes patients, positions instruments and equipment, hands instruments and materials to doctor, cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Operates x-ray, EKG, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or schedules patients for tests.
• Provides injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Travel

Up to 5%