Radiology Practioner Assistant

Intermountain Health • Butte-Silver Bow, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) or Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) is an advanced practice provider (APP) certified and registered in radiography and is credentialed by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) and/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to provide primary health care services in medical imaging with physician supervision. Within the physician/RPA relationship and under the supervision, guidance and discretion of the supervising physician RPAs exercise 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. It's not all about the WORK! It's also about the PLAY! Live, work, play in Montana! Montana is one of the Top 5 Best States for Doctors to Work and Play! So, with that being said… Are you ready to practice at the top of your game, to provide access to the best treatments for all your patients? Are you ready to experience a better quality of life? If we have your attention, please read on to learn more. Posting Specifics Shift Details: Part Time (20 hours) Unit/Location: St. James Hospital Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Requirements

• Be a graduate of an educational program recognized by the CBRPA or ARRT (RRA).
• Validation of participation in continuing education activities with a minimum of 50 hours of continuing education credits in each biannual period.
• Maintenance of an active radiographer registration status.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills.
• Certified by the CBRPA or considered eligible for the CBRPA certification examination.
• Certified by the ARRT or considered eligible for the RRA certification examination.
• Patient Care
• Customer Service
• Patient Flow
• Clinical Staffing and Support
• Life Support
• Health Care
• IV Insertion

Responsibilities

• During morning report, the RPA will evaluate the day’s schedule of procedures with the supervising physician and other imaging staff to determine where his/her skills will be best utilized.
• Evaluate medical images, review preliminary reports and images with a 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, following review with the supervising physician.
• The RPA, after demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician, will perform the following list of procedures: Direct Pneumocentesis, Thoracentesis, Abscess Drain Aspiration, Paracentesis, Lymph Node Biopsy, Thyroid Biopsy, Bone Biopsy, Lumbar Puncture, Arthrogram/Joint Injections, PICC Line Placement, Chest Tube Placement, Central Line Placement, Indirect Cystogram, VCUG, Nephrostogram, Loopogram, Hysterosalpingogram, Modified Rehab Swallow, Esophagram, Upper GI & Lower GI Studies, Small Bowel Follow Through, Port Injections, Port Removals, Removal Tunneled Catheter, General Order placement for procedures, Pre-procedure notes, History and Physical.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.

What This Job Offers

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