RADIOLOGY SPECIALIST ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Specialist Assistant provides patient care services in accordance with approved delineation of privileges under the supervision of a physician. This role delivers age-appropriate care across the lifespan and supports the continuum of care through clinical expertise, patient assessment, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Key Responsibilities Provide medical services to patients within scope of practice and assigned privileges Perform patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principles Deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care Assist supervising physician with radiologic procedures and patient management Maintain patient flow and organize clinical workload effectively Provide guidance and direction to clinical staff involved in patient care Respond appropriately to emergency situations Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, hospital policies, and regulatory standards Maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) Perform fluoroscopic procedures, including barium studies (e.g., upper GI series, small bowel follow-through, and enemas). Perform joint injections under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance. Conduct paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures, including patient preparation, imaging guidance, and post-procedure monitoring. Place abscess drains using ultrasound or CT guidance, ensuring sterile technique and accurate positioning. Perform bone marrow biopsies, including site preparation and specimen collection. Perform biopsies with ultrasound and CT guidance for various tissues and organs, adhering to protocols for minimizing complications. Perform ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies as well as marker clip placement. Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to prepare procedure rooms, manage equipment, and maintain inventory of supplies. Document procedures accurately, including procedural notes, imaging findings, and patient outcomes. Educate patients on procedures, obtain informed consent, and provide pre- and post-procedure instructions. Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, radiation protection standards, and infection control guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved course of study acceptable to the New York State Education Department
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Certification as a Radiologist Assistant (RA) or Physician Assistant (PA) with radiology focus preferred.
• Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiography
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.) Certification
• ARRT certification in Radiography
• Licensed in New York State
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum of 2-3 years in a radiology or interventional setting, with hands-on experience in most, if not all, of the listed procedures.
• Proficiency in ultrasound, CT, and fluoroscopy guidance is essential.
• Demonstrated clinical competence
• Strong technical skills in imaging modalities and sterile procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergent situations.
• Proficiency with imaging software.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiology principles.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical listening skills
• Ability to organize workflow and maintain patient throughput
• Basic computer proficiency
• Good hand-eye coordination and technical precision
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Nice To Haves

• additional certifications in CT, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology (e.g., RRA - Registered Radiologist Assistant) are highly desirable.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients within scope of practice and assigned privileges
• Perform patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principles
• Deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care
• Assist supervising physician with radiologic procedures and patient management
• Maintain patient flow and organize clinical workload effectively
• Provide guidance and direction to clinical staff involved in patient care
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)
• Perform fluoroscopic procedures, including barium studies (e.g., upper GI series, small bowel follow-through, and enemas).
• Perform joint injections under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance.
• Conduct paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures, including patient preparation, imaging guidance, and post-procedure monitoring.
• Place abscess drains using ultrasound or CT guidance, ensuring sterile technique and accurate positioning.
• Perform bone marrow biopsies, including site preparation and specimen collection.
• Perform biopsies with ultrasound and CT guidance for various tissues and organs, adhering to protocols for minimizing complications.
• Perform ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies as well as marker clip placement.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to prepare procedure rooms, manage equipment, and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Document procedures accurately, including procedural notes, imaging findings, and patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on procedures, obtain informed consent, and provide pre- and post-procedure instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, radiation protection standards, and infection control guidelines.

Benefits

• Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees