Radiologist Assistant, Interventional ($10,000 bonus)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

88d•$136,400 - $225,100•Onsite

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking a Radiologist Assistant for our Interventional Radiology team at our main hospital campus in New York City, join us! Role Overview: In a collaborative and multidisciplinary/modality environment, support the Attending Radiologist and fellows in the provision of patient care in the procedure room, clinic and on the patient floors. Assists with the education of technologist, Radiologist Assistant students, and residents. Obtains and reviews patient clinical history prior to any procedure. Obtains and documents informed consent for procedures the RA is credentialed to perform. Performs procedures, including appropriate administration of contrast material, when indicated, in accordance with credentials. Assists the attending Radiologist with procedures as requested. Acquires relevant images to adequately document the procedure performed. Post-procedure, enters into the medical record appropriate documentation of the procedure performed, enters appropriate post-procedure orders, and prepares preliminary reports of procedures performed, including preliminary dictations with appropriate codes. Obtain and evaluate vital signs, perform limited physical examination as appropriate reporting findings to a collaborating Radiologist. Act as a liaison between referring services and Radiologist and arranges appropriate follow-up based on clinical findings. Reviews imaging studies and pertinent patient history to triage incoming referrals to the department.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited RA program with an MS in Health Science.
ARRT certification as a Registered Radiologist Assistant.
New York State Department of Health licensure (Radiologic Technologist and Specialist Assistant license required)
BLS/ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills
Self-motivated and results-oriented
Desire for personal growth and readiness to tackle challenges
Strong attention to detail
Team-oriented

Responsibilities

Support the Attending Radiologist and fellows in the provision of patient care in the procedure room, clinic and on the patient floors.
Assist with the education of technologist, Radiologist Assistant students, and residents.
Obtain and review patient clinical history prior to any procedure.
Obtain and document informed consent for procedures the RA is credentialed to perform.
Perform procedures, including appropriate administration of contrast material, when indicated, in accordance with credentials.
Assist the attending Radiologist with procedures as requested.
Acquire relevant images to adequately document the procedure performed.
Enter into the medical record appropriate documentation of the procedure performed, enter appropriate post-procedure orders, and prepare preliminary reports of procedures performed, including preliminary dictations with appropriate codes.
Obtain and evaluate vital signs, perform limited physical examination as appropriate reporting findings to a collaborating Radiologist.
Act as a liaison between referring services and Radiologist and arrange appropriate follow-up based on clinical findings.
Review imaging studies and pertinent patient history to triage incoming referrals to the department.