Advocate Health- Chicago, IL

Radiology Physician Extenders, Inc.; Oak Lawn (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

Long-term disability

401k with employer contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) to join a physician-led radiology group just outside Chicago. You will support imaging teams at two hospitals and may travel between sites to cover service needs.

The role includes autonomy in fluoroscopy-guided procedures, patient education, and collaboration with radiologists, PAs, and technologists. On-the-job training is available in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved radiologist assistant program.
• Licensed by the Illinois IEMA as Radiologist Assistant (temporary license acceptable; must obtain within 12 months).
• Certified as RRA (ARRT) or RPA (CBRPA).
• At least 1 year of fluoroscopy-guided procedures experience.
• Proficient in EMR RIS PACS navigation and imaging workflow.

Responsibilities

• Educate and support patients during imaging procedures.
• Document patient history and manage consent.
• Utilize clinical information systems.
• Collaborate across the care team; may commute between hospitals.
• Potential for shared weekend call coverage for extra compensation.
• Assist with diagnostic GI/GU fluoroscopy and related studies; training provided.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

EMR RIS PACS navigation

Fluoroscopy procedures

Education

ARRT-approved radiologist assistant program

IEMA Radiologist Assistant license

Tools

EMR systems

RIS PACS

Job description

Registered Radiologist Assistant Needed in South Suburbs of Chicago!

Description

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) to join our physician-led radiology group just outside of Chicago.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of 5 interventional radiologists, 2 interventional PAs, and 20 diagnostic radiologists. Our group provides radiology services at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL, and Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, IL. We are specifically looking for energetic, motivated individuals to help expand our clinical service and assist in basic procedures.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Educate and Support Patients During Imaging Procedures
• Document Patient History and Manage Consent
• Utilize Clinical Information Systems
• Collaborate Across the Care Team
• May require commuting between hospitals based upon service needs
• Potential for shared weekend call coverage based upon service needs (for additional compensation)

Procedural

Assist with diagnostic GI/GU fluoroscopy procedures, including, but not limited to:

• Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Study
• Upper and Lower GI
• Small bowel studies
• VCUG

Potential to assist with interventional radiology procedures as directed by IR

If unfamiliar and/or uncomfortable with these procedures, our team will train you; this is a great opportunity for on-the-job training from a highly talented group of Radiologists in a fun, collegial environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of ARRT-approved radiologist assistant educational program
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) as a Radiologist Assistant
• Temporary license/accreditation accepted. Must obtain IEMA as Radiologist Assistant within 12 months of start date.
• Certified as a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR as a Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) through Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA)
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures
• Skilled in navigating and documenting within EMR, RIS, and PACS systems to support efficient imaging workflow

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care in Illinois, Wisconsin, Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama.

• Competitive salary negotiable based on skill set and years of experience as a provider, years of experience in fluoroscopy
• Benefits including generous CME, health, dental and vision insurance premium covered by the group for employee and dependents, long-term disability, and a 401k retirement plan including employer profit-sharing contributions
• Five weeks PTO and 6 holidays year 1, potential to accrue additional PTO in subsequent years