Radiology Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an A.S.R.T.-approved Registered Radiologist Assistant Program.
• Current registration by the New York State Department of Education as a Registered Radiologic Assistant (R.R.A.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Maintain RA board certification.
• Maintain BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Maintain the annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
• Ability to recognize and respond to IV contrast reactions, including cardiovascular collapse, and to recognize and initiate treatment for anaphylaxis.

Responsibilities

• Document adverse occurrences, reactions, and extravasations on department forms and in the computer when required; make patient follow-up calls within 24 hours after an adverse reaction or extravasation, except on Fridays.
• Obtain informed consent and interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical histories.
• Determine whether patients followed exam preparation instructions, assess risk factors that may contraindicate a procedure, and refer risk assessments for radiologist review.
• Review patient medical records and prior reports to verify the appropriateness of exams or procedures, and report significant findings to the radiologist.
• Obtain and evaluate vital signs, perform limited physical examinations as appropriate, record and file relevant data, and present significant information to the supervisor or attending physician.
• Explain procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, preparation, anticipated effects, and follow-up instructions to patients and significant others; facilitate communication with the radiologist when needed.
• Verify appropriate tests and medications according to criteria established by the supervising physician, and explain the effects and potential side effects of examination pharmaceuticals.
• Administer contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals, and administer general medications, as prescribed by the radiologist; monitor patients for pharmaceutical side effects or complications.
• Perform specified fluoroscopic examinations and procedures, including upper GI, esophagus, small bowel studies, barium enema, cystogram, T-tube cholangiogram, retrograde urethrogram, feeding tube placement, port injection, fistulogram/sonogram, loopogram, and swallowing study.
• Perform specified procedures involving contrast media and needle or catheter placement, including joint injection and aspiration, conventional/CT/MR arthrogram, PICC placement, image-guided paracentesis, and image-guided thoracentesis.
• Operate fixed or mobile fluoroscopic units, document fluoroscopy time, evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and recommend additional images as appropriate.
• Review imaging procedures, make initial observations, communicate observations only to the radiologist, and record previously communicated observations according to approved protocols.
• Communicate radiologist reports to referring physicians in accordance with ACR Communication Guidelines and provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions.
• Conduct follow-up patient evaluations and communicate findings to the radiologist; document procedures, protocol exceptions, and patient discharge summaries for radiologist review and co-signature.
• Participate in radiology quality improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction; support patient outcome monitoring and evidence-based practice changes.
• Assist with research data collection and review, prepare, implement, and evaluate research protocols when applicable, and coordinate clinical studies or trials, including patient screening, enrollment, and data collection.
• Monitor the cost effectiveness, efficiency, and performance indicators of the position and service.
• Maintain current clinical expertise, annual CME requirements for re-appointment and privileging, RA board certification, and BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals; participate in conferences and conduct lectures as assigned.
• Check the full complement of emergency medications monthly, reorder and update medications before expiration, recognize and initiate treatment for anaphylaxis, and know emergency backup procedures.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies and IV contrast reactions, including cardiovascular collapse; notify the radiologist and report moderate or severe adverse reactions to the attending radiologist and referring physician as required.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines in developing and implementing clinical studies within the area of expertise.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups, and an employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.