Radiologist Assistant, Interventional ($10,000 bonus)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Radiologist Assistant for our Interventional Radiology team at our main hospital campus in New York City, join us! 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.
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.
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.