Radiologic Practitioner Assistant

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford in Kings County, CA, seeks a Radiology Practitioner Assistant to provide primary health care in medical imaging under physician supervision. This role delivers a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services with autonomy in patient assessment and management under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in radiological technology (CBRPA eligible), ARRT certification, and state RT license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent as recognized by the CBRPA (some certifications will require Bachelor's)
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• CBRPA certification or eligible for CBRPA certificate examination: Required
• ARRT certification: Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required
• CPR or BLS certification from AH policy: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred
• Venipuncture certification: Preferred
• RDPA: Required
• ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) Required

Responsibilities

• Performs fluoroscopic procedures (static and dynamic) and venous access procedures under physician supervision.
• Assesses patients pre-operatively and prepares supplies for procedures with the surgical team.
• Evaluates medical images and prepares reports under the supervision of a physician.
• Assesses and monitors patient physiologic and psychological responses during care.
• Maintains safe operating room practices during procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology

Master's Degree

Tools

CBRPA eligibility

ARRT certification

RDPA certification

ARRT-Radiography

State RT license

Job description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Summary:

Provides primary health care services in medical imaging with physician supervision. Provides a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services, and exercises autonomy in decision making with regard to patient assessment and patient management under the supervision, guidance and discretion of a supervising physician.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent as recognized by the CBRPA (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) or eligible for CBRPA certificate examination: Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificationorBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred
• Venipuncture certification: Preferred
• Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (RDPA): Required
• ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs procedures including, but not limited to the following: Fluoroscopic procedures (static and dynamic), Venous Access Procedures, PICC after demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician.
• Assesses patients prior to surgery, including review of pre-operative studies. Gathers supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Collaborates with surgical team to complete case preparation prior to patient arrival in the surgical suite.
• Evaluates medical images, reviews preliminary reports and images with a supervising physician, and prepares technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising physician.
• Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
• Maintains and monitors good "traffic control practices" in the operating room while surgical procedures are in progress.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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