Registered Radiologist Assistant-Radiology-Full-Time-
About The Position
Provides advanced clinical, procedural, and patient care support within the Radiology Department under the supervision of a licensed radiologist. Responsibilities include patient assessment, imaging assistance, procedural support, and compliance with Florida regulations, hospital privileging, and accreditation standards. The Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) serves as an advanced-level radiologic technologist supporting diagnostic and interventional radiology services across the hospital and affiliated outpatient sites. This role ensures high-quality patient care, procedural efficiency, and regulatory compliance through direct collaboration with radiologists. All duties are performed within a privilege-based framework, requiring documented competency, supervision, and adherence to Florida law. The RRA does not independently interpret imaging studies and functions strictly under physician supervision.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
- Completion of an accredited Radiologist Assistant program
- Active Florida Radiologic Technologist License
- ARRT certification in Radiography
- ARRT Radiologist Assistant certification (R.R.A. or CRA)
- Additional certification required for nuclear medicine duties (if applicable)
- Masters or Doctoral Degree
- BLS/CPR certification
- Full compliance with Florida regulatory and hospital privileging requirements
- Accurate and complete clinical documentation
- Safe performance of all procedures within scope and supervision
- High patient satisfaction and quality care delivery
- Adherence to supervision requirements (personal, direct, general)
- Zero unauthorized procedures outside granted privileges
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessment, including history and physical evaluation
- Assist radiologists with diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Monitor patient condition before, during, and after procedures
- Provide patient education and post-procedure instructions
- Document patient encounters, progress notes, and discharge summaries
- Perform fluoroscopic procedures (e.g., GI studies, cystograms)
- Administer contrast media under direct supervision
- Perform venography, IVP, and related imaging procedures
- Evaluate imaging for quality and completeness
- Communicate findings to supervising radiologist
- Perform lumbar puncture and myelograms (personal supervision required)
- Perform paracentesis and thoracentesis
- Perform central venous catheter placement and exchanges
- Perform PICC line placement
- Perform arthrograms, joint injections, and biopsies
- Perform gastrostomy tube placement
- Assist with angiography (radiologist performs vascular access)
- Administer intravascular contrast media (direct supervision required)
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals if appropriately licensed
- Monitor for adverse reactions and complications
- Ensure compliance with Florida Department of Health regulations, hospital bylaws and privileging requirements, Joint Commission and ACR standards, and radiation safety and infection control policies
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives
- Assist in incident review and patient safety reporting
- Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to protocols
- Assist with workflow optimization and patient throughout
- Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and nursing staff
- Support training and onboarding of staff as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
