Radiologist Assistant

Maimonides Medical Center•New York, NY

109d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Radiologist and in collaboration with the healthcare team, the Radiologist Assistant provides clinical and procedural support to patients receiving diagnostic and image-guided services in the Department of Radiology. The role supports patient assessment, care coordination, education, documentation, and procedural activities, while ensuring compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards. The position provides direct patient care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and assists the Attending Radiologist in caring for patients of all ages across radiology settings. Multiple schedules are listed: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; or Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The listed pay range is USD $147,446.48–$186,576.21 per year.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologist Assistant educational program.
Current New York State licensure, registration, certification, or authorization as required by law.
Current ARRT certification as a Radiologist Assistant.
Current BCLS certification.
ACLS certification within six months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Successful completion of required clinical training and practicum experiences associated with an accredited Radiologist Assistant program.

Nice To Haves

Experience in diagnostic imaging, procedural services, or hospital-based care.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical support to the attending radiologist in evaluating and managing patients in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings; conducts consultations, obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, and synthesizes clinical findings.
Completes initial consultation documentation and pre-procedural assessments; obtains informed consent; educates patients about planned procedures; and documents clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Collaborates with supervising physicians to interpret and communicate clinical and diagnostic findings, communicates results and care instructions to patients as appropriate, and coordinates with physicians, nursing staff, technologists, patients, families, and referring providers.
Develops and implements diagnostic, treatment, and discharge plans under the attending radiologist’s guidance; reviews clinical data, laboratory results, and imaging studies for procedural appropriateness and identifies contraindications.
Performs and assists with fluoroscopic and CT-guided diagnostic exams and image-guided interventional radiology procedures within applicable credentialing, privileging, and supervision standards.
Prepares patients for procedures, including positioning and sterile technique, and provides intra-procedural support, including administering contrast agents and monitoring patients under moderate sedation.
Monitors patients during procedures, recognizes and responds promptly to adverse reactions or changes in condition, reports adverse events, and escalates concerns to the supervising physician as indicated.
Completes procedural documentation, including pre- and post-procedure notes, preliminary reports, and dictations using universal dictation templates; coordinates follow-up care, referrals, and ongoing management.
Follows departmental policies and regulatory standards for quality assurance, infection control, environmental safety, and radiation safety.
Participates in departmental meetings, educational activities, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient care and operational effectiveness.
Supports operational and patient-flow activities while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Contributes to standards of care with the supervising physician and works with staff to identify opportunities to improve care delivery.
Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and collaborates with the supervising physician on actions to improve care and processes.
Completes incident reports as needed and follows up as appropriate.
Performs other related clinical, technical, operational, and administrative duties assigned by supervising physicians or department leadership.