Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant – NCT or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) is responsible for providing patient care services, determining medical conditions, and preparing patients for examination and treatment under the direction of the Provider. The MA-NCT or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist prepares for and performs standard x-ray examinations, while using proper technique and positioning per provider orders. The team member will be responsible for preparing patients for exams, updating medical records, utilizing x-ray equipment, and notifying the imaging supervisor of any equipment issues. Additional back-office duties as assigned. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable • Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures • Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders • Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs • Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records • Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting • Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions • Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care • Phlebotomy • Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient call backs • Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required radiologic equipment • Experience with positioning patients and x-ray equipment to achieve desired diagnostic image • Knowledge and experience with appropriate shielding protocols • Select length and intensity of radiation exposure on individual patient basis or to specification of examination • Use of CR and DR systems • Examine images for properties such as density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion • Send and store images • Perform other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications: • Education: Graduate of an accredited Limited Radiologic Technology Program required or NCT Program • Certification/License: Current state Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) or Non-Certified Technician with Spine, Extremities, and Chest Modules licensure required. Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required. • Experience: Prior Limited Radiologic Technologist experience preferred #RT
