Registered Radiologist Assistant (Radiologic Specialist Assistant) – Full-Time - Days
About The Position
The Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) evaluates whether patient imaging examinations are appropriate, including reviewing protocols, indications and contraindications, and laboratory data. The RRA explains procedural risks and benefits, obtains informed consent, works with referring physician offices to gather relevant history, reviews imaging, and facilitates appropriate procedures. The RRA performs interventional and diagnostic procedures within their competency and complexity, as delegated by the supervising physician and outlined in Registered Radiologist Assistant protocols. The RRA communicates preliminary findings to the radiologist for official interpretation and documents cases and communicates with referring physicians before and after exams or procedures. As applicable, the RRA assists medical students, residents, and fellows rotating through the department; teaches other health care professionals about managing patients in Radiology; and provides leadership within the assigned Division to resolve problems and improve patient care. The RRA also participates in research and quality improvement efforts in the assigned Division. This is a full-time day position, scheduled four days per week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with remote flexibility. Roles require on-site presence as appropriate, and employees must live within commuting distance of NYP. NYP does not reimburse travel expenses.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree.
- Certification by the Certification Board of Radiologist Assistants (ARRT R.R.A) within six months of hire.
- Specialist Assistant License from the NYS Department of Education within six months of certification; must work only in a trainee capacity until licensed.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the appropriateness of patient imaging examinations, including protocols, indications and contraindications, and laboratory data.
- Explain the risks and benefits of procedures and obtain informed consent.
- Work with referring physician offices to gather relevant patient history.
- Review imaging and facilitate appropriate procedures.
- Perform interventional and diagnostic procedures within competency and complexity, as delegated by the supervising physician and according to Registered Radiologist Assistant protocols.
- Communicate preliminary findings to the radiologist for official interpretation.
- Document cases and communicate with involved referring physicians before and after exams or procedures.
- Assist medical students, residents, and fellows rotating through the department, as applicable.
- Teach other health care professionals about the management of patients in Radiology.
- Provide leadership in the assigned Division to resolve problems and improve patient care.
- Participate in research and quality improvement efforts in the assigned Division.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Compensation packages that include competitive base pay and recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
