Radiology Practitioner Assistant — $15K Sign-On (FT)

Banner University Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix is seeking a radiology practitioner assistant to support radiologists in patient care, diagnostic imaging, and interventional procedures. The duties include patient assessments, assisting in biopsies and drain placements, and interpreting imaging studies.

The preferred candidate must hold ARRT or RPA certification and an ACLS certification. This is a full-time, day-shift role with some weekend requirements and travel to Talking Stick and Arcadia

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists are required.
• Graduation from a certified Radiology Practitioner Assistant program or Registered Radiologist Assistant program is required.
• Current certification by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants or ARRT-RRA is required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is also required.
• Excellent clinical and communications skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the daily schedule of procedures with the supervising physician.
• Complete procedures under supervision and display competencies required by licensure and policy.
• Evaluate medical images, review preliminary reports, and prepare technical reports for sign-off.
• Assess and evaluate patient physiologic and psychological responsiveness.
• Participate in patient management and imaging procedures.
• Administer and/or order intravenous medications and contrast media under supervision.
• Ensure radiation safety, patient safety, risk management and quality improvements.
• Perform patient assessment, management, and a broad range of diagnostic and interventional services under a radiologist.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ARRT Certification

RPA/RRA program

Job description

Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix is seeking a radiology practitioner assistant to support radiologists in patient care, diagnostic imaging, and interventional procedures. The duties include patient assessments, assisting in biopsies and drain placements, and interpreting imaging studies.

The preferred candidate must hold ARRT or RPA certification and an ACLS certification. This is a full-time, day-shift role with some weekend requirements and travel to Talking Stick and Arcadia