Medical Assistant (NCT) - Leon Springs - AM / PM Shift - SIGN ON BONUS

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant / NCT is responsible for providing patient care services, determining medical conditions, and preparing patients for examination and treatment under the direction of the Provider. The MA-NCT prepares for and performs standard x-ray examinations, while using proper technique and positioning per provider orders. The team member will be responsible for preparing patients for exams, updating medical records, utilizing x-ray equipment, and notifying the imaging supervisor of any equipment issues. Additional back-office duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable
• Prepares exam / treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs
• Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records
• Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting
• Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform opening / closing clinic duties and patient call backs
• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required radiologic equipment
• Experience with positioning patients and x-ray equipment to achieve desired diagnostic image
• Knowledge and experience with appropriate shielding protocols
• Select length and intensity of radiation exposure on individual patient basis or to specification of examination
• Use of CR and DR systems
• Examine images for properties such as density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion
• Send and store images
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications :

• Education : Graduate of an accredited NCT Program required
• Certification / License : Current state Non-Certified Technician with Spine, Extremities, and Chest Modules licensure required. Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Experience : Prior NCT experience preferred

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