Radiology Technician (X-Ray)/Medical Assistant

LLNL$72K — $111K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE L-level security clearance.
  • Associate degree in a health-related field or relevant combination of education and experience.
  • Strong communication skills for effective patient and team interaction.
  • Analytical skills for data interpretation and reporting.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments, exercising sound judgment.
  • Desire to learn and take on new responsibilities.
  • Limited California X-ray certification for higher-level candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with patients by conducting vital health measurements.
  • Perform and document medical tests like spirometry and ECGs.
  • Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas for examinations.
  • Ensure the readiness of medical equipment and supplies.
  • Execute additional duties as assigned.
  • Provide clinical x-ray services according to established procedures for higher-level candidates.
  • Contribute to the HSD Radiology Program and uphold accreditation standards.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible term appointment with potential for career progression.
  • Engagement with a multidisciplinary health and safety team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We have an opening for an X-Ray Medical Assistant in the Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) Directorate, supporting the Health Services Department (HSD). This role will provide clinical x-ray services and oversite for the radiography program. This individual would also interact with patients and multidisciplinary health and safety professionals.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at eitherlevel based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will
  • Interact with patients as a medical assistant including performing and documenting measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, and body fat.
  • Perform and accurately document spirometry, audiometry, vision, and electrocardiogram tests as well as medical assistance in Treatment Area.
  • Prepare patients and exam rooms for physical examinations.
  • Ensure readiness of Treatment Area (calibrate, equipment maintenance, supplies, etc.).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 542.2 level
  • Provide clinical x-ray services according to applicable procedures.
  • Participate in HSD Radiology Program while ensuring Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) requirements are in place.
  • Responsible for maintaining the standards of the x-ray unit in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, including assisting in State audits and AAAHC audits involving the x-ray.

Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE L-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Associate degree in health-related field or Equivalent combination of education (including certifications) and related experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and multidisciplinary health professions and represent the organization with all levels of management, using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
  • Analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills including the ability to interpret data and report results.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, exercising discretion and sound judgment.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new responsibilities.

Additional qualifications at the 542.2 level
  • Limited California X-ray certification and experience providing clinical X-ray services, in a radiology technician role.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Certification in performing audiogram and spirometry medical testing.
  • Certification as a Phlebotomist and certification as a Medical Assistant.

Pay Range: $34.85- $53.36/hr
$34.85- $42.68/hr for the 542.1 level
$43.55- 53.36/hr for the 542.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

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