Radiology Practitioner Assistant / Registered Radiologist Assistant

Invision Sally Jobe / Radiology Imaging Associates • Castle Rock, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is comprised of over 100 radiologists, most of whom are fellowship-trained in their 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 a wide range of exams including fluoroscopy, GI tract studies, urinary tract visualization, 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.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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