Certified Medical Assistant / Rad NCT in Fort Worth, Texas at Texas Health Resources
Job Description
Certified Medical Assistant / Rad NCT TX Hip Knee FW 19038
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
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Work location: Texas Hip And Knee Ctr FW 19038 6301 Harris Parkway Fort Worth TX 76132 (25% Travel)
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm
TX Hip Knee FW 19038 Department highlights:
Friendly work environment
Growth and development
Heres What You Need
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology (Preferred)
Experience
6 months relevant work experience NCT (Preferred)
1 year Medical Assistant experience. (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
NCT Registered by the Texas Medical Board (Required) and
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required) And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support maintained every 2 years (Required)
What You Will Do
NCT:
Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protects patients, self and other staff from radiation hazards.
Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
Process film and checks X-ray for clarity of image, retakes when necessary. Distributes X-ray to appropriate medical staff.
Implement infection control procedures in the work area.
Select proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis and adjusts and sets radiologic controls.
Maintain required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
Perform quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules and department policies. Clean, maintain and make minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Maintain radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary.
CMA:
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
.Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights).
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physicians Group CMA/ Rad NCT
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits .
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .
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