Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray

Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illness while advancing the field of neuroscience.

Our Arlington, TN office is looking for a full-time medical assistant who has their limited X-Ray certification. In this role, you will assist the physicians and nurses during the examination and treatment of patients. You will also preform limited diagnostic x-rays. This role is Monday to Friday and the clinic is closed on weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies for examination of patients; cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), and records information in patient chart; reports abnormal values to nurse and/or provider
• Perform diagnostic X-ray imaging across the full scope of your Tennessee Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) certification, including provider-ordered imaging of the chest, extremities, head, neck, and other studies permitted under Tennessee regulations
• Prepare and position patients appropriately for radiographic imaging
• Performs staple and suture removal and wound care using aseptic technique
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient, and provides compassionate care