Radiologist Assistant (RA)

Cincinnati Children's

3d•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologist Assistant (RA) will participate in the diagnostic imaging care of patients, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department patients, performing imaging procedures within the scope of training and license. This role will facilitate communication between Radiology and ordering Clinicians, providing improved outcomes for patients. The RA will also assist in the training of fellows and residents.

Requirements

5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
AART Registration
ODH Licensure
Certification as registered Radiology Assistant from the ARRT
Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Collects and documents comprehensive data in a systematic and ongoing process pertinent to the patient's health or situation, involving the patient, family, caregiver when appropriate.
Performs age-appropriate and condition-specific diagnostic procedures.
Participates in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process and patient care outcomes.
Uses and communicates results to initiate change in practice.
Uses creativity, new knowledge, and innovation to improve care.
Takes action to achieve goals identified during performance appraisal and peer review, resulting in changes in practice and role performance.
Participates in lifelong learning that improves skills and competence in clinical practice/role performance.
Serves as preceptor, role model, or mentor.
Contributes to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care and to foster the profession's growth.
Integrates ethical considerations and research findings into practice.
Provides leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting.
Advocates for the pediatric patient, family and/or caregiver.
Serves as a leader, influencing both healthcare practice and policy.
Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data and outcomes to revise or resolve the outcomes, the diagnostic procedure, and the implementation as needed.
Includes the patient, family, caregiver and other healthcare providers in the evaluation process.
Bases the evaluation process on knowledge, practice, research, and documents appropriately.
Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, and system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.
Participates in all phases of fluoroscopy used in patient care including collecting history, determining appropriateness and protocoling exams and performing diagnostic testing.
Promotes self-management and family centered care.
Employs diverse and complex strategies, interventions, and teaching to promote health and a safe environment.
Participates in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care.
Documents and communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric diagnostic services.
Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, and interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver.
Provides consultation to influence the identified fluoroscopic exams, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system.
Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient, family, caregiver.
Performs appropriate procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, and practice.
Develops, prioritizes, evaluates, and modifies the daily division exam schedule.
Addresses each procedure, as appropriate.
Derives protocol for exams, that involve the patient, family, caregiver when possible and are realistic to the patient, family, caregiver capabilities and resources.
Considers risks and benefits, appropriateness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines, and clinical expertise.
Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved.
Facilitates communication between Radiology and ordering Clinicians, providing improved outcomes for patients.
Assists in training of fellows and residents.