Radiology Specialist Assistant

Radiology Specialist Assistant

Position located in Watertown, NY

Requirements of the Radiology Specialist Assistant:

• Provide medical services to patients within scope of practice and assigned privileges
• Perform patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principles
• Deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care
• Assist supervising physician with radiologic procedures and patient management
• Maintain patient flow and organize clinical workload effectively
• Provide guidance and direction to clinical staff involved in patient care
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)
• Perform fluoroscopic procedures, including barium studies (e.g., upper GI series, small bowel follow-through, and enemas).
• Perform joint injections under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance.
• Conduct paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures, including patient preparation, imaging guidance, and post-procedure monitoring.
• Place abscess drains using ultrasound or CT guidance, ensuring sterile technique and accurate positioning.
• Perform bone marrow biopsies, including site preparation and specimen collection.
• Perform biopsies with ultrasound and CT guidance for various tissues and organs, adhering to protocols for minimizing complications.
• Perform ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies as well as marker clip placement.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to prepare procedure rooms, manage equipment, and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Document procedures accurately, including procedural notes, imaging findings, and patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on procedures, obtain informed consent, and provide pre- and post-procedure instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, radiation protection standards, and infection control guidelines.

Qualifications of the Radiology Specialist Assistant:

• Graduate of an approved course of study acceptable to the New York State Education Department
• Bachelor's degree required Radiologic Technology or a related field; certification as a Radiologist Assistant (RA) or Physician Assistant (PA) with radiology focus preferred.

Certifications of the Radiology Specialist Assistant:

• Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiography; additional certifications in CT, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology (e.g., RRA Registered Radiologist Assistant) are highly desirable.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.

Estimated Gross Salary: $3280/weekly