Registered Rad Assistant - Radiology Partners Phoenix

General information

Job Title

Registered Rad Assistant - Radiology Partners Phoenix

City

Phoenix

Work Location Type

On-site

State

AZ

Employment Type

Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME

Description & Requirements

Position Description & Requirements

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience with HSG and arthrogram procedures, para, thora and thyroid bx.

• Ability to assist management with quality control tasks and/or administration of daily site schedules.

• Be proficient with fluoroscopic (static or dynamic) and invasive procedures, such as, GI, GU, HSG, arthrograms, steroid joint injections / aspirations, assist or perform intravenous contrast injections and other contrast agents used in Radiology under the supervision of a radiologist, as well as closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions.

• Reviews Images and provide feedback of the studies performed in the form of a technical report to assist the radiologist in the interpretation of specified studies.

• Serve as a pathway to facilitating and mentoring continuing education to technologists as needed within their scope of practice.

• Must be able to closely follow physician instructions and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.

• Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients exercising excellent customer service skills.

• The ability to work effectively with other employees and maintain a cooperative working relationship intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally.

• The ability to handle multiple tasks.

• The demonstration of ethical and professional conduct, including the ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide clinical support for radiologists in general fluoroscopic procedures both invasive and non-invasive.

• Thoracentesis', paracentesis', lumbar punctures, myelograms, joint injections (shoulders, hips, iliopsoas, sacroiliac, wrists, ankles, elbows, knees), hysterosalpingogram, thyroid biopsies, ultrasound guided IV placement, and joint aspirations.

• Image screening and evaluation.

• Administer intravenous medications or contrast media.

• Catheter placement.

• Act as an intermediate caregiver on behalf of the radiologists.

• Report equipment and system malfunctions/errors to supervisor.

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

• Maintain licensure requirements, including continuing medical education and CPR Certification.

• Monitor status of patient exams to ensure patients have been completed with the necessary documents.

• Must be willing to learn new technology when applicable.

• Scope of practice will be driven by the needs of the Radiology department as determined by the radiologists and accordance with state and/or federal laws.

• Uphold all RPP policies and procedures.

• Other duties as deemed necessary.

LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

With a long-standing presence since 1959, RP Phoenix has developed a strong reputation for clinical excellence. With over 45 fellowship trained radiologists, the practice is built on a foundation of innovation and collaboration. Our practice is locally and democratically led, with decisions vested in the hands of the group at large, rather than in a few founders or a small group of shareholders. Our partnership with the Banner Hospital System includes eight outpatient imaging centers and a cancer center. Get to know our practice . https://radpartnersphoenix.com/