Radiology Practice Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

39d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of Fluoroscopic and Interventional procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized RPA (CBRPA) or RRA (ARRT) program
Graduate of a (ARRT) recognized Radiologic Technologist Program
Both the RPA and RRA will hold a National Registered Radiologic Technologist certification”RTR” (ARRT) in good standing.
Both the RPA and RRA will hold a Massachusetts Registered Radiologic Technologist certification”RTR” (Mass Radiation Control Board) in good standing.
Both the RPA and RRA will hold a Massachusetts state license for advanced practice (both are recognized by the State Radiation Control Board as Radiologist Assistants).
The RPA will hold a national certification (CBRPA) and be in good standing.
The RPA will hold ACLS certification.
The RRA will hold a national certification (ARRT) and be in good standing.
Demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
Demonstrates good communication skills
Experience performing GI/GU & MSK exams/procedures

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of Fluoroscopic GI/GU and MSK procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Presents images of fluoroscopic examinations for interpretations and dictates preliminary result for Attending Radiologist to finalize.
Assists Attending Radiologist in the training of Radiology Residents during Fluoroscopic rotation.
Practices established radiation protection and safety protocols for self, staff and patients with 100% accuracy.
Practices ALARA ( As low as reasonably achievable) in the fluoroscopic suite consistent with NRC and DPH guidelines.
Instructs Technologists and Fluoro Aides assisting with examinations/procedures.
Eventually, candidate may participate in Interventional procedures
Follows up chart review on ABN.
Answers and transfers all incoming telephone calls in a manner that is consistent with Lahey Clinic guidelines. If colleague has assigned voice mailbox, sets up and maintains it in accordance with Lahey Clinic guidelines.
Handles confidential information in strict conformance with department and Clinic policy.
Keeps current on both department and Clinic activities by reviewing various communications and literature that include staff meeting minutes, Spectrum, staff assemblies, etc.
Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.