Medical Assistant / Limited X-Ray Machine Operator - Podiatry

Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Or Medical Assistant

Frederick Foot & Ankle is seeking a Maryland-registered Limited X-Ray Machine Operator or Medical Assistant with LXMO registration. The position includes performing digital foot and ankle radiographs, rooming patients, documenting histories, assisting physicians, and general clinical duties. MondayFriday outpatient schedule with no hospital call.

The Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician assists the provider with coordinating patient care, and acts as a liaison between patients, providers and other staff. It is essential that the Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician be able to control patient flow for the assigned provider and effectively communicate with peers, providers and supervisors. The Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician must have the ability to function in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures on selected anatomical sites within a limited scope
2. Prepares patients for exams and explains procedures to them
3. Follows strict guidelines about usage of radiographic equipment
4. Complies with OSHA and HIPAA regulations and maintains confidentiality of patients and operations of Frederick Foot and Ankle Specialists.
5. Follows all protocol guidelines.
6. Obtains chief complaint, accurate vitals and key into EMR accordingly.
7. Ability to assist with casting, measuring for DME, vitals.
8. Responsible for cleaning and stocking patient exam rooms daily and opening and closing duties as assigned.
9. Assists provider with procedures, discharge instructions and patient education.
10. Prioritizes patient's communications according to medical need and urgency.
11. Prepares surgery instrument packets and trays.
12. Cleans, lubes instruments and preps packets for autoclave.
13. Educates patient on DME/store items.
14. Prepares any referrals for outside therapies (PT, wound care, etc.)
15. Assists with patient care in other areas as needed.
16. Arrives to work prepared as scheduled.
17. Adheres to safety policies and procedures, while maintaining an overall awareness of safety within the workplace.
18. Demonstrates good housekeeping attitudes and practices.
19. Demonstrates effort to conserve materials.
20. Attends all meetings as required.
21. Offers suggestions for operational or product improvement.
22. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

• Must meet state limited x-ray machine operator requirements for location of practice (Maryland Board of Physiciansregistered LXMO)
• Limited x-ray machine operators must have excellent communication skills in order to elicit patient data and explain radiologic procedures
• Maintaining certification through CEU's
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience strongly preferred
• Varied activities including, but not limited to, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping. This requires full range of body motion for handling patients, hand-eye coordination, and finger dexterity. Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• This position entails a combination of office and exam and other clinical settings. There is frequent exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparation, and other conditions common to clinic situations.