CMA NCT Radiographer – Orthopedic Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
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Work location: 1110 Raintree Circle, Suite 100, Allen, TX 75013
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Thursday, 7:30am-5:00pm; Friday, 7:30am-2:00pm
Travel: 25% to satellite clinic in Melissa, TX as needed (mileage reimbursement provided)
Orthopedic Specialists Clinic Highlights:
- We’re family-oriented and thrive on the camaraderie with laughter and upbeat personalities in a fun, collaborative environment
- Enjoy an open-door policy – we’re always looking for new ideas and ways to improve our clinic
- Our clinic is closed on U.S. holidays
- On Friday we close at 2:00p, but there may be opportunities to close earlier depending on workflow
Here’s What You Need
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Associate’s Degree Radiologic Technology (preferred)
- NCT – Non-Certified Radiologic Technician Registered by the Texas Medical Board Upon Hire (required)
- CMA – Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (required)
- 1 year Medical Assistant experience (required)
- 6 months NCT relevant work experience (preferred)
- Orthopedic/Joint/Sports Medicine experience (strongly preferred)
- Casting/Splinting experience (strongly preferred)
- Phlebotomy (strongly preferred)
- Bilingual in English / Spanish (strongly preferred
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within field.
- Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
What You Will Do
NCT
- Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and protects patients, self and other staff from radiation hazards.
- Takes 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.
- Processes film and checks X-ray for clarity of image, retakes when necessary. Distributes X-ray to appropriate medical staff.
- Implements infection control procedures in the work area.
- Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis and adjusts and sets radiologic controls.
- Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
- Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules and department policies. Cleans, maintains and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
- Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary.
CMA:
- Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
- Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
- Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
- May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKGs.
- Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
- Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
- Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
- Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
- Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
- Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
- Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
- Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Entity Highlights:
Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.
THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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Location: Allen, TX US
Job ID: 25008132
Area of Interest: Certified Medical Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Facility: Texas Health Physicians Group 9250 Amberton Parkway TX 75243
