Radiology Specialist Assistant

Job Description

Under the supervision of a board-certified Radiologist, extends capacity by performing patient assessments, fluoroscopic examinations, interventional procedures, patient monitoring, and follow-up evaluations.

Job Responsibility

Specialist Assistant - Radiology/ Radiology Assistant for multiple sites!

1.Reviews patient medical records, diagnostic results and imaging reports for correlation with current procedure to be performed.
2.Explains procedure to patient in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge.
3.Performs patient assessment, screens for contraindications, participates in informed consent and ensures required forms have been completed.
4.Administers contrast agents and medications, as directed by Radiologist. Calculates contrast dose based on patient's weight. Performs venipuncture of appropriate gauge for examination. Utilizes flush technique for existing IV line and administers IV contrast by power injector.
5.Performs fluoroscopic examinations including, but not limited to, upper GI series, esophagram, barium enema, genitourinary imaging and swallowing study.
6.May perform hysterosalpingograms and image guided interventional procedures including, but not limited to, joint injection for arthrography, lumbar puncture, PICC/central line placement, paracentesis and thoracentesis.
7.Monitors patient condition throughout procedure. Recognizes and assists in treatment of reactions and IV extravasations, as needed.
8.Evaluates imaging for completeness and diagnostic quality. Provides initial image observations to Radiologist. Performs additional imaging, as directed.
9.Operates equipment to transfer images to film, archival of disc memory to optical disk and/or a picture archiving and communication system. Document procedures in Radiology Information System (RIS) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
10.Provides post-procedure care instructions to patient, as prescribed by Radiologist. Facilitates follow-up evaluation and communicates findings to Radiologist.
11.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

1.Radiologist Assistant Degree recognized by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), required.
2.New York State licensed Specialist Assistant in Radiology, required.
3.New York State licensed Radiologic Technologist with Injection, required.
4.American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)), required.
5.Certification in Infection Control issued by Northwell Health or New York State approved provider, required.
6.American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification AND Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).