Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) - Short Pump Outpatient - Days

VCU Health • VA

108d

About The Position

The Registered Radiologist Assistant enhances patient care in radiology services, under the supervision of a radiologist. This position determines procedure appropriateness, obtains informed consent and patient history and physical for those exams that are deemed appropriate to independently perform. The Registered Radiologist Assistant reviews variances identified through pre-procedural evaluation that may influence the expected outcome with the supervising radiologist prior to the procedure. This role performs or assists the radiologist with noninvasive and invasive radiology procedures using image guidance as appropriate. This role participates in the preparation, administration, and documentation of medications. The Registered Radiologist Assistant evaluates images for completeness and diagnostic quality, reports initial observations to the delegating radiologist, provides follow-up patient evaluation, and communicates the radiologist report to the appropriate health care providers. This job acts as a liaison between patients, radiologic technologists, radiologists, and other members of the health care team.

Requirements

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT).
• Certification by the ARRT as Radiologist Assistant.
• Current Certification as Registered Radiologist Assistant by ARRT.
• Current Virginia State licensure as Radiologist Assistant.
• BLS and ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of previous work experience.
• Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment.
• Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Determine procedure appropriateness.
• Obtain informed consent and patient history.
• Review variances identified through pre-procedural evaluation.
• Perform or assist with noninvasive and invasive radiology procedures.
• Participate in the preparation, administration, and documentation of medications.
• Evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality.
• Report initial observations to the delegating radiologist.
• Provide follow-up patient evaluation.
• Communicate the radiologist report to appropriate health care providers.
• Act as a liaison between patients, radiologic technologists, radiologists, and other health care team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees