Radiologist Assistant
About The Position
The Radiologist Assistant supports the Radiologist with diagnostic imaging procedures and patient care. Under a Radiologist’s direct supervision and guidance, the assistant performs diagnostic radiology procedures, prepares and monitors patients, documents clinical information, and helps ensure high-quality imaging while following radiation-safety and healthcare-compliance standards. The role includes administering or ordering intravenous medication and contrast media under supervision, evaluating images, reviewing preliminary reports and images with the supervising Radiologist, and dictating technical reports for the Radiologist’s review and sign-off. The assistant also verifies referring clinicians’ orders and the appropriateness of requested exams, reviews images and provides feedback on studies performed by the supervising Radiologist, obtains procedure consents, handles pre- and post-procedure order-writing, and dictates in PACS. Proficiency in performing arthrograms is required. Shields Health is a family-owned healthcare company founded in 1972. It operates more than 50 locations across New England and emphasizes compassionate, patient-first care alongside advanced imaging and surgical technology. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive environment. Applicants must be able to perform the position’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Graduation from an accredited RRA/RPA formal education program.
- Registration as a Radiologist Assistant with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Licensure as a Radiologist Assistant in Massachusetts.
- Advanced knowledge of MRI imaging procedures.
- Knowledge of patient assessment and clinical history review.
- Knowledge of radiation-safety and protection protocols.
- Understanding of imaging modalities.
- Ability to evaluate and optimize image quality.
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner.
- Attention to detail and critical-thinking ability.
- Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with Radiologists and technologists.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Proficiency in performing arthrograms.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to do so.
- Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and exams under the direct supervision and guidance of a Radiologist.
- Administer and/or order intravenous medication and contrast media under Radiologist supervision.
- Evaluate medical images and review preliminary reports and images with the supervising Radiologist.
- Dictate technical reports for review and sign-off by the supervising Radiologist.
- Verify referring clinicians’ orders and determine whether the requested exam or procedure is appropriate.
- Review images and provide feedback on studies performed by the supervising Radiologist.
- Obtain consents for procedures, complete pre- and post-procedure order-writing, and dictate in PACS.
- Prepare and monitor patients, document clinical information, and support high-quality imaging and compliance with radiation-safety standards.
- Perform arthrograms.
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Job Type
Full-time
