Radiologist Assistant

Radiologist Assistant

Requirements

• Graduate of an educational program recognized by the ARRT.
• Certified and in active standing with the AART.
• Validation of participating in continuing education with a minimum of 50 credit hours in each biannual period.
• Registered Technologist in Radiology credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and must be a Registered Radiologist Assistant credentialed by with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – R.R.A., RT(R)(ARRT).
• Current state radiologic license as a Radiographer.
• Current license as a Radiologist Assistant with the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Radiology Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the daily schedule of procedures with the supervising physician and determine where their skills will be utilized.
• After demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician, perform procedures including, but not limited to: Fluoroscopic procedures, Ultrasound guided biopsies and/or drainages, CT guided biopsies and/or drainages, Arthrograms, Myelograms, Vascular Access Procedures including Venograms/Arteriograms, Venous Access Procedures including declots/Permacath Placement/Central Line Placement, IVC Filter Placement, Fistulgrams, Nephrostograms, Cholangiograms, Gastrostomies and any other procedures the radiologist deems necessary.
• Evaluate medical images, review preliminary reports and images with a supervising physician and prepare technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising physician.
• Assess and evaluate the physiological and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
• Participate in patient management, including prescriptive acquisition following review with the supervision physician.
• Administer and/or order intravenous medication and contrast media, under the supervision of a physician and record documentation in the medical record.
• Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics, as well as adhering to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the standards of care for patients.
• Maintain patient modesty and comfort, perform basic nursing functions, report any change in patient condition or behavior, respect confidentiality of patient records and maintain professional demeanor.
• Support Corporate Compliance initiatives by attending departmental meetings/in-services to maintain current knowledge and understanding of appropriate compliance-related processes in their job, department, and entity.
• Understand their obligations to report activity that is illegal and unethical.
• Understand the process of reporting illegal or fraudulent activity via the Compliance Hotline.
• Demonstrate requirements of HIPPA regulations within scope of job responsibilities.
• Assess and identify signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect for all populations served.
• Encourage patients to be active partners in their care to prevent harm or injury.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.