What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-ray Tech / Medical Assistant position at Strive Express Care?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : EXPERIENCE
1 year(s) RT experience
1 year(s) MA experience
LICENSES
- RT(R) or LMRT required
- Medical Assistant Certification, recommended
JOB SUMMARY
Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. The individual will function as both a Medical Assistant (MA) and a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT), performing administrative and clinical tasks in a healthcare setting, alongside operating imaging equipment like X-ray machines to capture diagnostic images under the supervision of a physician;requiring proficiency in both medical assisting duties and radiography techniques.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Verifying patients' identity and reviewing physicians orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians written orders.
Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions.
Positioning patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
Limiting patients' exposure to radiation by placing lead shields on patients where needed.
Ensuring that the x-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures.
Maintaining an accurate record of completed x-ray procedures
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Obtain and record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms stocked, neat and clean.
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
Gets authorization from insurance companies for approved referrals
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
