Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech (NCT, LMRT) - Meyerland

Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech (NCT, LMRT) – Meyerland

Job Category: Clinical Requisition Number: MEDIC001416

Posted: February 4, 2025

Full-Time On-site Houston, TX 77096, USA

Description

Job Summary

• The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider.

General Accountabilities

• Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently. Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to a room, initiate registration process.
• Measure vital signs, and record information on chart/EMR.
• Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
• Assist the Physician/Medical Provider with procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use. Assist in maintaining adequate level of supplies and instruments for use by the facility.
• Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse ox, peak flow and or spirometry and inhalation treatment equipment.
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out.
• Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
• Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Mandatory education/training programs.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some medical experience.
• BCLS certification.
• Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Environmental and physical requirements

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.

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