Registered Radiology Assistant (RA/RPA)

divh2Radiology Assistant/h2pPrimary duties of the Registered Radiology Assistant (RA/RPA) consist of various procedures under the direct supervision of the attending Radiologist. The RA will assist and allow for the team to work more effectively and efficiently in the hospital and/or outpatient clinical radiology environment. The RA must also be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the radiology field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required./ppPay: $61.47 - $83.94 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities./ppLocation: This role will provide care across our outpatient clinics and inpatient partners/ppSchedule: 1.0 FTE - Monday - Friday/ppBenefits Highlights:/pulliGenerous PTO : Up to 17 days/year for new employees + 9 holidays + rollover/lili401(k) : 3% automatic employer contribution + 3% match/liliAnnual pay increases/liliFull benefits : Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental wellness/liliFor more detailed benefits synopsis visit tranow.com/about/careers/li/ulpEssential Job Functions:/polliPerforms and monitors fluoroscopic (i.e. Upper GI, esophogram, VCUG, etc.), and other examinations/procedures/responsibilities within the RA/RPA scope of practice as allowed by licensure./liliPlaces nasoenteric and oroenteric feeding tubes./liliAssists Radiologist with invasive procedures./liliInjects agents that facilitate and/or enable diagnostic imaging./liliCommunicates initial observations of images to a Radiologist./liliAssists in workflow of patients and provides input to determine which study is appropriate for patients./liliWorks closely with technologists/staff to perform studies with conscious effort to minimize radiation dose./liliMaintains patient confidentiality./liliCheck work email daily./liliPerforms related work, as required./li/olpQualifications:/pulliBachelors Degree required/Masters Degree preferred/liliSuccessful completion of an ARRT accredited program/liliKnowledge of professional clinical theory, practices, and regulations to give and evaluate patient care/liliPrevious experience in radiological sciences/liliCurrent BLS certification required/li/ulpJob Knowledge/Skills:/pulliKnowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care./liliKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment/liliAbility to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively/liliInterpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures/liliMust function effectively as a team member and/or leader/liliAble to work in stressful emergency situations/liliMust be able to communicate clearly and professionally, and establish/maintain effective working relationships with other medical facilities, patients, medical staff, and hospital/clinic personnel/liliAbility to demonstrate effective customer service skills/li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/ppWork is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary./ppMental Requirements:/ppWork requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required./ppWorking/Environmental Conditions:/ppWork environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation./p/div