Medical Assistant/XRT

Exer Urgent Care Torrance, CA 90501, US

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$32 - $34 / hour

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Job Title: X-Ray Technician/MA

Reports To: Center Manager

Summary:

The X-Ray Technician/MA will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under direction of the Physician.  

Exer Core Responsibilities: 

Has a positive work ethic and inspires others; genuine, caring, and friendly behaviors
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and understanding of audience needs
Through a genuinely positive style of communication, makes each patient feel informed, understood, and special.
Is an effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
Is able to keep up with the workflow of the Exer environment; faces tasks and challenges with energy and passion
Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance

Major Responsibilities: 

Interviews patient and measures vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; records information on patient's chart
Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations
Drapes patient with coverings, and positions instruments and equipment
Hands instruments and materials to doctor, as directed
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
Operates X-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests, or calls medical facility or department to schedule patient tests.
Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
Inputs data into computer to maintain office and patient records

Requirements:

Must have a current X-Ray Technician Limited Permit issued by the California Department of Public Health (expanded scope is ideal- to include digital radiography, chest, extremities, and torso-skeletal) is required
Must be Medical Assistant certified
Must have prior experience performing EKGs, blood drawing, vital signs and IM injections.
Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
Must have a neat and professional appearance
Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. 
Travel – up to 5%

Exer is an Equal Opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, cannabis use, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric.), Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA) related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), participation in an EEO protected activity, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, reproductive loss leave, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.

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