What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIMITED X-RAY TECH position at Upperline Health?
Job Description
About Us
Upperline Health launched in 2017 and is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive and coordinated lower extremity healthcare organizations. Upperline Health provides the highest quality integrated health services to more patients in need through a skilled and compassionate team. We specialize in targeting patients at risk of developing complications and intervening earlier with an innovative care management approach to prevent more serious consequences. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and currently has practices in Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K and PTO.
About the X-Ray Tech / Medical Assistant
Upperline Health California is seeking an X-Ray Tech / Medical Assistant to assist our podiatric physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting at our practice in Chula Vista, CA. The X-Ray Tech / Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative office tasks. With varied responsibilities, candidates must be professional, motivated, reliable and flexible problem solvers who demonstrate compassion for patient needs.
MUST BE CERTIFIED IN CALIFORNIA TO PERFORM X-RAYS
Responsibilities of the X-Ray Tech / Medical Assistant
- Cleaning and maintaining treatment rooms and equipment including sterilization of instruments and sterile tray set up
- Preparing examination room, equipment, and instruments per patient needs
- Explain x-ray procedure to the patients to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Position patients correctly for radiological procedures and take radiographic images (all are lower extremity) as requested by the physician
- Operate x-ray machine according to established procedures
- Ensure quality x-rays are taken to prevent repeat procedures
- Review of medical history and medication reconciliation into electronic charts in the EMR system
- History of present illness intake
- Ensure accurate charting for the physician
- Assist the physicians with minor in-office procedures
- Assist physicians with patient care including obtaining vitals, bandaging and DME fitting
Qualifications of the X-Ray Tech / Medical Assistant
- A current Limited X-ray license in CA is required - Open to newly licensed applicants
- Previous X-ray Tech experience is highly preferred
- Experience performing x-rays of extremities highly preferred - lower extremities is ideal
- Medical Assistant experience or recent graduate
- Healthcare clinic experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology
- Previous experience working in an EMR is preferred, Athena is preferred
- Must be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate and professional demeanor with each interaction
- Demonstrated experience as a reliable and dedicated co-worker with a stable work history
- High school graduate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
