Registered Radiologist Assistant

2 months ago


Boston, United States Boston Medical Center Full time
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Radiologist Assistant will enhance patient care by extending the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment. Reporting to the Section Chief of Body, the Radiologist Assistant is able to perform a variety of Diagnostic exams on both in-patients and out-patients.

Position: Registered Radiologist Assistant

Department: Radiology Administration

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
  • Provides primary radiology health care under the supervision (direct and/or personal) and oversight of the attending radiologist.
  • Performs routine fluoroscopy examinations and procedures, including contrast media administration, placement of needle or catheter, and operation of imaging equipment, under the immediate available direction of a radiologist.
  • Performs specialized imaging procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.
  • May assist in the performance of non-endovascular imaging and guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, drainages, biopsies, lumbar puncture and myelography if needed.
  • Exercises autonomy in decision making with regards to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services.
  • Obtain history and physicals and consents on patients as required.
  • Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
  • Evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality.
  • Scribes preliminary draft reports on Fluoroscopy and X-Ray exams to be reviewed and finalized by an attending radiologist.
  • Participates in policy and procedure updates and review.
  • Protocols CT and Fluoroscopy examinations
  • Participate in staff quality improvement initiatives.
  • Responsible to ensure adequate training and on boarding of new RRAs.
  • Required to complete RRA schedule and coordinate patient schedule accordingly.
  • Develop and maintain departmental programs (i.e., Fluoroscopy, MSK).
  • Act as a liaison between referring services and Radiologist. Aids in communicating findings to patients and their health care providers.
  • Other duties as assigned (including any duties an x-ray technologist can perform)
  • Help maintain imaging equipment and order and stock imaging supplies and contrast
Must adhere to all of BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
  • Must have a master's degree in Registered Radiologist Assistant/Health Sciences
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Maintain a current BLS-CPR and ACLS certification.
  • Graduate from an ACR/ARRT approved RA program.
  • Registered/licensed RRA/RPA and radiologic technologist in the state of Massachusetts
  • In good standing and active registration with ARRT and/or CBRPA
EXPERIENCE:
  • At least two years of experience in diagnostic radiology (scribing plain films, ultrasounds, fluoroscopy and CT reports for review with the interpreting radiologist).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):
  • Expert clinical judgment to function in an independent role.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community health workers.
  • Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of the position.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal and written information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
  • Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.


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