Radiology PA: Interventional Imaging Specialist

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 108,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center seeks a Radiology Specialist Assistant to deliver patient care under physician supervision, performing fluoroscopic procedures, biopsies, and imaging-guided interventions. The role requires ARRT in Radiography, radiology certification, and BLS with preferred ACLS.

Minimum 2-3 years radiology/interventional experience, strong ultrasound/CT fluoro skills, and ability to work in emergent situations while maintaining PHI confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved course of study acceptable to the New York State Education Department
• Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field; RA/PA with radiology focus preferred
• ARRT certification in Radiography; additional CT/Ultrasound/Interventional Radiology certifications desirable
• Current BLS; ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services within scope of practice and privileges
• Perform age-specific patient assessments
• Deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care
• Assist supervising physician with radiologic procedures
• Maintain patient flow and clinical workload
• Guide clinical staff involved in patient care
• Respond to emergency situations
• Ensure compliance with hospital bylaws and policies
• Maintain PHI confidentiality
• Perform fluoroscopic procedures and various biopsies under guidance
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to prepare rooms and manage equipment
• Document procedures and imaging findings
• Educate patients and obtain informed consent
• Follow radiation safety and infection control protocols

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical collaboration

Radiology knowledge

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

RRA/PA radiology focus

ARRT Radiography

BLS Certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

Ultrasound

CT imaging

Fluoroscopy

Imaging software

Job description

Samaritan Medical Center seeks a Radiology Specialist Assistant to deliver patient care under physician supervision, performing fluoroscopic procedures, biopsies, and imaging-guided interventions. The role requires ARRT in Radiography, radiology certification, and BLS with preferred ACLS.

Minimum 2-3 years radiology/interventional experience, strong ultrasound/CT fluoro skills, and ability to work in emergent situations while maintaining PHI confidentiality.