UofL Health

Certified Medical Assistant /LMR, Medical Center Northeast Urgent Care, 1st Shift

Job Locations US-KY-Louisville
Job ID
2022-30246
Category
ULP-Clinical Support
Department
CMG-MCNE-UC [208403]
Job Type
Regular

Overview

We are hiring at UofL Physicians:  Certified Medical Assistant - Limited Medical Radiographer

Locations: 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd., Louisville, KY 40245

Shift:  1st Shift, (3 days, 12 hours) *WEEKED ROTATIONS REQUIRED*

 

About Us

UofL Physicians is one of the largest, multi-specialty physician practices in the Kentuckiana region. With over 700 providers, 200 practice locations and 78 specialties, UofL Physicians’ academic and community physicians care for all ages and stages of life, from pediatrics to geriatrics with compassion and expertise. UofL Physicians academic providers are professors and researchers at the UofL School of Medicine, teaching tomorrow’s physicians, leading research in medical advancements and bringing the most progressive, state-of-the-art health care to every patient.

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Medical Assistant - Limited Medical Radiographer is a non-exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in the medical practice including medical assisting and X-ray. Responsible for operating radiographic equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body under the direct order of a physician and in accordance with radiation safety procedures.  Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry-eligible required.  CPR Certification and previous healthcare experience preferred.  Must be certified by the state of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, and explains X-Ray to patient. Takes X-Ray exposures of patient following protocol for position of body, intensity of radiation, and time of exposure. Processes film and inspects images to determine that images meet the requirements of the radiologist. Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies. Prepares patient information files showing patient’s name, date of x-ray, and type of exam done.
  • Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, collecting patient history, performing screenings per provider guidelines, assisting physicians with various procedures, charting, relaying instructions to patients/families, answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
  • Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols, cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control, cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records, ordering, sorting, storing supplies, and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
  • Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities which vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving, checking vital signs, physical examination preparations, drug administration through various routes including injections, prescription verifications with physician’s orders, minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up, pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, suture removal, biohazard waste disposal and monitoring, laboratory procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) guidelines, quality control methods, CLIA waived testing, capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine , throat, vaginal, stool and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.  
  • Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.
  • Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable. 
  • Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) license issued by state agency or passing the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam issued by ARRT in one of the following modalities required:
    • Head, Chest, Core, Spine or Extremities

 

 

  • 2 years Medical Assistant experience required.
  • 1 – 3 years X-ray experience preferred. 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates upon hire will complete an electronic I-9 verification.
  • Only those candidates whose experience best meets our requirements will be contacted.
  • University of Louisville Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Current UofL Physicians employees must follow the UofL Physicians Internal Transfer Policy

 

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