and Responsibilities As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) XRay Limited, you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination. Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant – X-ray Limited is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests.
Under close supervision, responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. -Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protects patients, self and other staff from radiation hazards. -Position patients and take X-ray of specific parts of the patients’ body as requested by the physician. -Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients. -Process film and check X-ray for clarity of image, retake when necessary. -Distribute X-ray to appropriate medical staff. -Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures. -May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s. -Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems. -May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Job Requirements Required High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire and Other graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, upon hire Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days Limited Radiologic Technologist: KY (LRAD:KY) Preferred Two year medical assistant experience Where You'll Work Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky.
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.