Radiology Assistant

Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Performs clinical consultations, including initial consultation and assessment, informed consent, follow-up visits, and patient care.

• Explains procedure to patient, significant others, and/or other health care providers including a description of risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up and determines patient compliance, if needed, with pre-examination/procedure preparations (diet, medications).

• Formulates a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient.

• Administer contrast media, radioactive materials, or other medication as directed by the supervising radiologist and monitor for any adverse effects.  Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and report clinical observations to the radiologist.

• Evaluates electrocardiograms for the purpose of recognizing abnormalities that might impact the procedure/examination.

• Positions and physically prepares patient for a procedure.

• Observes and assesses patients during conscious sedation.

• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies (e.g., drug reactions, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia), activate emergency response systems, and notify appropriate personnel.

• Communicates the radiologist’s report to the referring physician consistent with American College of Radiology guidelines.

• Provides physician prescribed post-examination/procedure instruction to the patient and perform follow-up patient evaluation and communicate findings to the radiologist

• Documents the appropriate records for review and co-signature by the supervising radiologist.

• Actively participates in hospital and system-wide committees and/or council.

• Assists with or performs fluoroscopic, diagnostic angiographic and interventional special procedures.

• Maintains a sterile field and environment.

General Responsibilities:

• Adheres to guidelines as it pertains to radiation dose and protection, As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

• Maintains a clinical knowledge of appropriate indications, contraindications, risks, and side effects.

• Maintains knowledge of all procedural products 

• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement.

• Maintains a knowledgeable base for all VIR procedures and techniques.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Required: Master’s degree required.  (If candidate was certified as an R.R.A prior to January 1, 2023, a Bachelor’s degree can be accepted).

Experience Requirements: At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Radiologist Assistant required.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association required.

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association required.

• Current Radiologist Assistant License issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board is required.

• Current Registered Radiologist Assistant certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of the VIR procedures, medications, operation and monitoring of ionizing radiation equipment, apparatus and storage.

• Knowledge of prescribed safety standards as outlined by the Council of Radiation Protection and Monitoring.

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Able to obtain history and physical exam, informed consent, and follow-up progress notes. 

• Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills.

• Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and clinical practices.

• Applies evidence based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice.

• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.