Registered Radiology Assistant (RA)

Texas Radiology Associates (Tra) • Plano, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Radiologist Assistant (RA) will support radiologists at Texas Radiology Associates by performing various procedures, including diagnostic fluoroscopy, joint injections, and non-vascular interventional radiology. The role involves dictating initial radiographic observations and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care and safety.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers, and subordinates.
• Proficient with EMR systems.
• Technologist experience working in an Interventional Radiology department is strongly preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Radiologist Assistant Program is required.
• ARRT certification as a Registered Radiologist Assistant.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing with the State of Texas as a Radiologist Assistant.
• BLS/ACLS Certified.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multimodality environment supporting Interventional Radiologists providing patient care in a collaborative effort.
• Perform and assist on a variety of vascular and minimally invasive interventional radiology procedures.
• Communicate initial observations for the radiologist(s) on a variety of outpatient radiographs.
• Perform GI and GU fluoroscopy procedures.
• Conduct fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound-guided diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections/aspirations.
• Perform a variety of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided interventional radiology procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and PICC placement.
• Evaluate image quality, make initial image observations, and communicate these observations to the supervising radiologists.
• Help obtain informed consent by explaining the procedure to the patient or healthcare proxy, including risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
• Review the patient's medical record to verify the appropriateness of a specific exam or procedure.
• Review outpatient procedure referrals for appropriateness and approval under the supervision of a Radiologist.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to address patient needs and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed