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X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant

Victory Medical & Family Care · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$24/hrFull-time

About the role

Victory Medical is seeking an organized, highly motivated X‑Ray Technician / Medical Assistant to work at both the Austin and Westlake locations. The position combines radiologic imaging responsibilities with Medical Assistant duties to support efficient patient flow and provide high‑quality patient care in a busy outpatient clinical environment. The ideal candidate is flexible, organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced setting where priorities may change throughout the day.

Responsibilities

  • Radiology
    • Perform diagnostic X‑ray examinations within the authorized scope of practice and in accordance with Texas radiation rules, regulations, and clinic policies.
    • Verify patient identity, examination ordered, and appropriate clinical information prior to imaging.
    • Position patients, obtain diagnostic‑quality images, and maintain patient safety and comfort.
    • Follow radiation safety practices and use protective measures.
    • Maintain X‑ray rooms, equipment, supplies, and required documentation in a clean, organized, inspection‑ready condition.
    • Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities, complete radiology documentation, logs, checklists, equipment monitoring, and regulatory compliance activities.
    • Promptly report equipment concerns, safety issues, or other problems that could affect patient care or compliance.
    • Adhere to established policies, safety requirements, environmental standards, and infection‑control practices.
  • Medical Assistant & Patient Care
    • Room patients and obtain/document vital signs, chief complaints, medical histories, medication information, allergies, and other required clinical data.
    • Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
    • Observe patients and promptly communicate changes in condition or clinical concerns to the provider.
    • Assist providers with examinations, procedures, treatments, and other patient‑care activities under appropriate supervision.
    • Perform clinical procedures and point‑of‑care testing within training, competency, authorized scope, and clinic protocols.
    • Conduct EKGs, specimen collection, and other diagnostic procedures as assigned.
    • Administer medications, injections, or immunizations when authorized, trained, and permitted by clinic policy.
    • Follow standing orders, clinical protocols, and provider instructions.
    • Accurately document patient‑care activities in the electronic medical record.
    • Assist with patient discharge, including provider‑directed instructions and follow‑up information.
    • Support efficient patient flow throughout Primary Care and Immediate Care, responding to changing patient volumes and assisting other clinical team members as needed.
  • Clinical Operations & Compliance
    • Complete daily clinical and radiology checklists and all assigned tasks to maintain compliance with federal, state, and clinic requirements.
    • Keep examination rooms, X‑ray areas, and clinical supplies stocked and organized.
    • Clean and prepare examination and procedure rooms between patients according to infection‑control standards.
    • Launder and maintain an adequate supply of patient gowns.
    • Monitor clinical supplies and notify staff when items need reordering.
    • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection‑control, safety, and other applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
    • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
    • Participate in required education, training programs, competency assessments, and staff meetings.
    • Assist with opening, closing, and other daily clinic responsibilities as assigned.
    • Maintain a professional, respectful, helpful, and friendly demeanor when interacting with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
    • Work collaboratively with providers and other clinical staff to promote efficient workflow and a positive patient experience.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by clinic management.

Qualifications

  • Current Texas LMRT certification preferred.
  • Current certification/registration and continuing education as required for the radiologic procedures performed.
  • Medical Assistant education, certification, or previous outpatient clinical experience preferred.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification preferred.
  • Experience in primary care, urgent care, immediate care, or another fast‑paced outpatient setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology, infection‑control practices, and patient‑care procedures.
  • Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong patient‑care and customer‑service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Ability to transition between radiology and Medical Assistant responsibilities based on patient volume and clinic needs.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Dependable and able to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a clinical team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to recognize patient concerns and promptly communicate them to the appropriate provider.
  • Professional, respectful, and compassionate interaction with patients and coworkers.
  • Commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality care.

Schedule

Full‑time position with 8‑10 hour day shifts. The schedule includes at least one rotating weekend per month; weekend availability is required.

Compensation

$24.00 per hour.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays and accrued paid time off for full‑time employees.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer‑provided life insurance policy.
  • Employee discount on medical and aesthetic services, medications, and supplements from the in‑house pharmacy.
  • Referral program.
  • Free parking.

Work Environment

This role requires frequent interaction with patients and clinical staff and involves standing and walking for extended periods, positioning patients for radiologic examinations, assisting with patient care, and performing other physical activities customary in an outpatient Primary Care and Immediate Care setting.

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