Radiology Practitioner Assistant / Registered Radiologist Assistant

Invision Sally Jobe • Castle Rock, CO

12d • $110,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is comprised of over 100 radiologists, most of whom are fellowship-trained in their field of specialty. RIA is dedicated to accurate and efficient patient diagnosis and performs leading-edge treatments. They partner with primary care physicians and hospitals across Colorado and Hawaii. The current RPA/RRA team covers more than 20 clinical sites and performs more than 40 different clinical exams including: All fluoroscopy exams in diagnostic radiology, outpatient and inpatient barium and water soluble studies of the GI tract, contrast visualization of the urinary tract, joint injections/aspirations, tube placements, lumbar punctures, and hysterosalpingograms.

Requirements

• ARRT registered radiologic technologist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
• Must have excellent working relationships with physicians, patients, and hospital staff
• Documentation of clinical experience and RPA/RRA competency
• Must have reliable transportation
• Graduate of ARRT approved RRA program with current ARRT RRA certification or successful completion of a Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) program with current RPA registration with the CBRPA
• Current ACLS/BLS certification
• Meets current continuing education requirements to maintain ARRT/CBRPA certification
• Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics as well as adhering to national, institutional and /or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the standards of care for patients
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in patient management and assessment: Verifies order for appropriateness, Obtains consent, Acts as liaison between radiologist and ordering provider, Practices ALARA and advocates for patient safety, Organizes daily patient schedule (with multiple sites when necessary)
• Performs hospital fluoroscopy examinations and procedures under radiologist supervision
• Maintains sterile technique during invasive procedures
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills i.e.: emergency situations, critical patients
• Knowledge of extensive protocol (adult and pediatric)
• Follows medication guidelines and protocols
• Assess and evaluate the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient
• Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations, and communicating those observations to the supervising radiologist

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life insurance, AD&D, and EAP
• Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary income protection options (ie. supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness)
• Profit-sharing 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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