RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, a natural collaborator, and someone who brings empathy and precision to every patient interaction. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on in diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures, while also serving as a trusted liaison across the care team. We value individuals who are proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional care with integrity and excellence. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in radiology and be part of a dynamic health care team, we invite you to apply today! At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologist Assistant (RA) program.
• ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients.
• Obtain/document a clinical history, physical exam, consent for diagnostic imaging exam, and image-guided procedures from the patient or medical record.
• Document diagnostic imaging exams and image-guided procedures in the medical record.
• Perform pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations of patients undergoing diagnostic imaging exams and image-guided procedures.
• Take responsibility for patient assessment, patient management, and patient education for diagnostic imaging exams and image-guided procedures.
• Nominate orders in the medical record.
• Communicate radiology results to the appropriate representative on the patient care team.
• Participate in patient rounds.
• Act as a liaison between the supervising physician and ancillary staff to ensure the quality of patient care.
• Remove lines and catheters.
• Assist with the planning of Y90 procedures.
• Perform multi-planar and 3D reconstructions and other image analysis techniques.
• Perform fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging exams.
• Review patient history and indication prior to performing the exam.
• Evaluate image quality, make initial image observations, and communicate observations to the supervising radiologists.
• Complete minor interventional radiology procedures such as PICC placement, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture, and Myelograms independent of the attending physician.
• Review patient history, obtain consent, perform a time-out, and complete the procedure as expected.
• Assist the radiologist with major invasive image-guided procedures.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree