Certified MA

Summary

Administration of oral sedation, reviewing patient's paperwork, including questionnaire and hospital information to ensure patient's readiness for technologists and radiologists to perform exam and by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Count meds in MRI in the A.M. and P.M. Check O2 and crash carts and fire extinguishers once a month.

Administers oral sedation under Radiologist supervision.

Assist Radiologist & Technologist with intravenous sedation (conscious sedation) exams.

Assists in codes.

Greet patients in waiting rooms, get paperwork and give it to techs. If patient has any questions, concerns, or any history they would like to talk about please instruct them to ask or tell the technologist before they start the exam.

Take patient to dressing room and instruct them on what to do. Prepare exam table and room for scan if tech needs help. Set up for injection so the technologist can administer the IV.

After patient is finished with exam, instruct them on where to go and help them upstairs or elevator if needed. If you are taking them to another department make sure you give them a robe to wear. Make sure gowns, pants, and supplies are stocked.

Responsible for moving wheelchairs that are left in waiting room and hallways.

Check for empty film cartridge, and for films in the processor room. Date all films and deliver to appropriate areas. Also, number all CT films. Check for jackets in Medical Records and deliver to all stations.

Take clip board upstairs, and assist technologist and radiologists with stat codes.

Help pick up and clean exam rooms and any other areas as needed.

Set up table for MRI Techs with correct coil if tech needs assistance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.

Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Certificate as a medical assistant.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• MA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• MA Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $16 - $17