MINIMIUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED )
- Medical assistant diploma from accredited vocational institution, or community college course in medical assisting. Candidate is required to be a certified medical assistant.
- Associate’s Degree in Radiological Technology from accredited x-ray technical program
- Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and X-ray technician.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
- Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
- Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
- Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
Skills:
- Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
- Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively listening and sharing information with patients and families.
- Skills in positioning patients properly.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying practice manager.
- Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
Abilities:
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.
- Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
- Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION EXPERIENCE
Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Radiological unit – possible exposure to disease, radiation, and toxic chemicals in the course of performing the work.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing up to eight hours per day, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfers patients.
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