What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ltd. X-ray/MA position at MemorialCare?
Title: Ltd. X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant
Location: Irvine, CA
Department: Family Care Center, Urgent Care
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Pay Range*: $23.00/hr - $34.00/hr
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
Licensed x-ray tech, licensed medical assistant will perform radiological duties in compliance with x-ray department and legal requirements.Help patients feel comfortable during the entire process.Perform selected medical assisting and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a physician.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
*Room patients, take and document vital signs, and assist provider with medical exam.
*Ensures quality of care through evaluation of patients for immediate medical care and reports to provider.
*Perform accurate charting, assessments, and intervention and follow-up per scope of practice.
*Prepare patients for radiological procedures and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
*Protect patients, yourself and staff from radiation exposure by practicing sound procedures which meet or exceed recommended industry standards.
*Obtain quality diagnostic radiographs as requested by physicians.Repeat images should not exceed two percent.
*Assist with scheduling of appointments as required for inside or outside health care providers, including hospital/out-patient surgeries.
*Collaborates with the Medical Provider regarding phone messages, pharmacy refills and ancillary test results in a timely manner.
*Maintains the capability of performing procedures; i.e., phlebotomy, spirometry, audiometry, electrocardiography, etc.
*Respond to and participate in all clinical emergencies and maintenance of emergency equipment.
*Performs procedures and administers medications and narcotics per scope of licensure/certification.
*Adhere to infection control, universal precautions, and use of personal protective equipment as needed for all patient care procedures, maintenance of equipment, and disposal of waste. Access and interpret needed information from MSDS on-line in a prompt manner.
*Maintains optimum patient confidentiality and safety.
*Attends and participates in all mandatory nursing/administrative department meetings/in-services.
*"Other duties as assigned.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
MemorialCare believes that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity. This means that MemorialCare does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race (including traits associated with race, such as natural and protective hairstyles), color, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, use of or request for family or medical leave, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, contraceptive and reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected by state, federal or local law.
If you are vision-impaired or have other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at MemorialCare, please contact Human Resources (Long Beach Medical Center: 562-933-1251, Shared Services: 714-377-3261, Orange Coast Medical Center: 714-378-7916, Saddleback Medical Center: 949-452-3633).
Salary : $23 - $34
