Radiologic Technologist - Medical Assistant
CareNow5 months ago
Plano, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
This position offers eligible candidates a chance to earn up to a $3,500 Sign-On Bonus! Join the HCA Healthcare family, where you will be a valued member of our healthcare team dedicated to providing respectful and compassionate care. In this role as a Radiologic Technologist - Medical Assistant for CareNow, you will play a key part in delivering high quality, efficient patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibilities: Take vital signs, collect lab specimens, perform ECGs, and administer injections.
- Conduct all x-ray and imaging procedures according to providers' orders and update patient paperwork accordingly.
- Document patient histories in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Apply splints and dressings when necessary.
- Assist with front desk operations including patient check-in/check-out and chart audits.
- Maintain accurate records of lab work and other relevant activities.
- Communicate clinic progress to patients and visitors.
Required Qualifications
- Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is necessary.
- Qualifications: A valid General Medical Radiology Technician (GMRT), Limited Medical Radiology Technician (LMRT), or Non-Registered Technician (NCT) license is required for the state of residency.
- Qualifications: Current BLS Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Must acquire Federal Breath Alcohol Screening Certification and Federal Drug Screening Certification within 3 months.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience Required: At least 1 year of clinical experience in a patient care environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
- Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical coverage with minimal costs for services, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, plus free telemedicine and AirMed services.
- Additional dental and vision options, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and various supplemental insurance plans.
- Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on contributions from 3% to 9% of your pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Support for family planning through fertility benefits and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for various personal and household needs.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity.
- Educational assistance covering tuition, student loans, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Recognition programs for colleagues.
- Time Off Program featuring paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage.
- Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage based on income for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Required Skills
ECG Administration
Front Desk Operations
Radiologic Imaging
Splint and Dressing Application
BLS Certification
Lab Specimen Collection
Patient Vital Signs Collection
Medical Assistance
EHR Documentation
Chart Auditing