Medical Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Medix is hiring a medical assistant for a new facility in Plymouth, MA!

The medical assistant will be cross trained to scrub in and assist in unique minimally invasive procedures.

Schedule:

• M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm OR 7:30am - 4:00pm

Location:

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

Highlights:

• Free onsite parking
• New facility
• Chance to be trained in and scrub into procedures

Responsibilities:

• Pre-op
• Take patients back to get ready for the procedure
• Start IVs, fill out 3 screening questionnaires
• Monitor the patient prior to the procedure. Notify the nurse of physician of any vital changes.
• Sedation Transfer from Procedure Room to Bay
• Call the patient's family and confirm pick up time
• If transport is needed, call transport and take the patient to vehicle at time of discharge
• Monitor the patient for 2 hours post-op. Document vitals. Notify the nurse of any changes
• Manage and access the patients groin site to ensure no bleeding or hematoma occurs
• Hold pressure on arterial site if needed
• Discharge the patient. Go over the discharge instructions and answer any questions.
• Scan inventory used for patient outside of the procedure room in the inventory management system.
• Take dirty linens to the pickup locations. Restock Linens.
• Help unpack inventory that has been delivered and help put it away
• Help set-up and turn over the procedure room for the next procedure
• Turn over patient rooms to get ready for the next patient
• Monitor hazardous material box
• Assist the front desk with patient chart prep, scheduling and phone calls if needed.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.