Radiology Practitioner Assistant
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Provides primary healthcare services in medical imaging with physician supervision. Under the supervision, guidance and direction of the physician, exercises autonomy in decision making in the role of a primary health care provider with regard to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services.
Requirements
- Be a graduate of an educational program recognized by the CBRPA
- Certified by the CBRPA or be considered eligible for the CBRPA certification examination
- Maintenance of an active radiographer registration status
- Current certification in Advanced Life Support (ACLS) skills
- Obtain and maintain registration by the State of New York as a Radiologic Specialist Assistant under Title 8, Article 131-C, Section 6548, Education Law and Part 60 of the New York State Education Department Commissioner's Regulations.
Responsibilities
- The RPA will evaluate the schedule of procedures with the supervising physician and determine where his/her skills will be best utilized.
- The RPA will perform procedures including, but not limited to: Fluoroscopic procedures (static and dynamic) Ultrasound, Computed Tomography or Fluoroscopic guided biopsies Ultrasound, Computed Tomography or Fluoroscopic guided drainages and drainage catheter placements Arthrograms Myelograms Vascular Access Procedures (Arteriograms, Venograms) Venous Access Procedures (Declots, Permacath Placements, Central Line Placement) IVC Filter Placement Fistulagrams Gastrostomies GI Studies Urograms VCUG Retrograde Urethrograms
- Obtain clinical history from patient or medical record
- Evaluate Medical Images, review preliminary reports and images with supervising physician, and prepare technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising physician
- Assess and evaluate the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient
- Participate in patient management, including prescriptive powers for acquisition of additional imaging procedures, following review with the supervising physician
- Obtain consent for and administer and/or order intravenous medications and contrast media, under the supervision of a physician
- Participate in facility quality assurance program
- Check medical record for pre-procedure lab results
- Communicate the reports of radiologist's findings to a referring physician or an appropriate representative with appropriate documentation
- Determine appropriateness of ordered medical imaging examinations and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
