Registered Radiology Assistant
Job ID: 290194 Posted 11/20/2024
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Job Type: Direct Hire
Work Site: Onsite
Category: Allied and Therapy
Skills:
Salary Low: $116000 - Salary High: $135000
Duration: 2 Weeks
Shift:
Position: 290194
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA/RPA)
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation:
$116k – $135k and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA/RPA) to join our client’s Radiology Administration team. This position reports to the Section Chief of Body and plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient care by supporting radiologists in a diagnostic imaging environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in diagnostic radiology, including fluoroscopy, CT, and ultrasound procedures, and will act as a key liaison between referring services, radiologists, and patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide radiology healthcare services under the supervision of an attending radiologist.
- Perform routine fluoroscopy examinations and specialized imaging procedures, including contrast media administration and equipment operation.
- Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as drainages, biopsies, lumbar punctures, and myelography.
- Evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and scribe preliminary reports for review by radiologists.
- Obtain patient history, conduct assessments, and obtain required consents.
- Coordinate patient schedules and protocol CT and fluoroscopy exams.
- Oversee onboarding and training of new RRAs and help maintain departmental programs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist with policy updates.
- Communicate findings to patients and their healthcare providers.
- Maintain imaging equipment and manage imaging supplies and contrast.
- Adhere to all RESPECT behavioral standards.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree in Registered Radiologist Assistant/Health Sciences.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Current BLS-CPR and ACLS certifications.
- Graduate of an ACR/ARRT-approved RA program.
- Licensed RRA/RPA and radiologic technologist in the state of Massachusetts.
- Active registration with ARRT and/or CBRPA in good standing.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience in diagnostic radiology, including scribing plain films, ultrasounds, fluoroscopy, and CT reports for review by a radiologist.
Skills:
- Expert clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Proficiency in handling complex verbal and written information.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
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