Radiologist Assistant

Shields Health Solutions • Brockton, MA

10d • $58 - $75

About The Position

The Radiologist Assistant supports a Radiologist with diagnostic imaging procedures and patient care. Under a Radiologist’s direct supervision and guidance, the role performs diagnostic radiology procedures, prepares and monitors patients, documents clinical information, and helps ensure high-quality imaging while maintaining radiation safety and healthcare compliance standards. The position includes performing arthrograms, administering or ordering intravenous medication and contrast media under Radiologist 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 Radiologist Assistant also verifies referring clinicians’ orders and the appropriateness of requested exams, provides feedback on studies, obtains procedure consents, writes pre- and post-procedure orders, and dictates in PACS.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, graduation from an accredited RRA/RPA formal education program, ARRT registration as a Radiologist Assistant, and a Massachusetts Radiologist Assistant license. The employer states that applicants must be able to perform the position’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The salary range is $58–$75 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduation from an accredited RRA/RPA formal education program.
• Registration as a Radiologist Assistant by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensure as a Radiologist Assistant in the State of Massachusetts.
• Advanced knowledge of MRI imaging procedures.
• Patient assessment and clinical history review skills.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and protection protocols.
• Understanding of imaging modalities.
• Image quality evaluation and optimization skills.
• 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.
• Proficiency in performing arthrograms.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care using the knowledge and skills necessary for the role.
• 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 and review referring clinicians’ orders before exams and determine whether the requested exam or procedure is appropriate.
• Review images and provide feedback on studies performed by the supervising Radiologist.
• Obtain consent for procedures, write pre- and post-procedure orders, and dictate in PACS.
• Perform arthrograms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time