Radiology Practitioner Assistant / Registered Radiologist Assistant

Radiology Imaging Associates; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Voluntary income protection options

Profit-sharing 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Radiology Imaging Associates is seeking a Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Registered Radiology Assistant for the Parker area. The role supports fluoroscopy exams, invasive procedures, and patient management across Colorado sites.

ARRT RRA certification or RPA with CBRPA is required, along with ACLS/BLS and ongoing CE credits. With over 100 radiologists and a network of clinical sites, you’ll work in a dynamic team focused on accurate diagnoses and patient safety.

Qualifications

• ARRT RRA certification or completion of an RPA program with CBRPA registration.
• ACLS/BLS certification current.
• Meets continuing education requirements to maintain ARRT/CBRPA.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in patient management and assessment: verify order, obtain consent, liaise with radiologist and ordering provider, apply ALARA, organize daily patient schedule.
• Perform hospital fluoroscopy examinations and procedures under radiologist supervision.
• Maintain sterile technique during invasive procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Evaluate image quality, document initial observations, and communicate findings to supervising radiologist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient management

Safety ALARA

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

ARRT RRA certification

RPA program with CBRPA

ACLS/BLS certification

English literacy required

Job description

Posting Details

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  • Posted on November 3, 2026
  
  
  
  

Locations

Hospital - Parker

9397 Crown Crest Blvd

Parker, CO 80138, USA

• On-site


• Clinical


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: RADIO005878

Description

Radiology Practitioner Assistant / Registered Radiology Assistant

Denver Metropolitan Area

Employment Type: Full Time

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is comprised of over 100 radiologists. All with exceptional skill and expertise, most are fellowship-trained in their field of specialty for additional certification. We are dedicated to accurate and efficient patient diagnosis no matter their condition. Our interventional radiologists perform some of the most leading-edge treatments available today. We partner with primary care physicians and hospitals across Colorado and Hawaii to provide a resource for both patients and physicians.

The current RPA/RRA team covers more than 20 clinical sites and performs more than 40 different clinical exams including: All fluoroscopy exams in diagnostic radiology, outpatient and inpatient barium and water soluble studies of the GI tract, contrast visualization of the urinary tract, joint injections/aspirations, tube placements, lumbar punctures, and hysterosalpingograms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Take a leading role in patient management and assessment:
  
  
  
  • Verifies order for appropriateness
  
  
  • Obtains consent
  
  
  • Acts as liaison between radiologist and ordering provider
  
  
  • Practices ALARA and advocates for patient safety
  
  
  • Organizes daily patient schedule (with multiple sites when necessary)
  
  
  
  


• Performs hospital fluoroscopy examinations and procedures under radiologist supervision


• Maintains sterile technique during invasive procedures


• Demonstrates critical thinking skills i.e.: emergency situations, critical patients


• Knowledge of extensive protocol (adult and pediatric)


• Follows medication guidelines and protocols


• Assess and evaluate the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient


• Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations, and communicating those observations to the supervising radiologist

Experience/Skill Requirements:

• ARRT registered radiologic technologist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred


• Must have excellent working relationships with physicians, patients, and hospital staff


• Documentation of clinical experience and RPA/RRA competency


• Must have reliable transportation

Potential Risks:

• High radiation dose


• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of ARRT approved RRA program with current ARRT RRA certification or successful completion of a Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) program with current RPA registration with the CBRPA


• Current ACLS/BLS certification


• Meets current continuing education requirements to maintain ARRT/CBRPA certification


• Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics as well as adhering to national, institutional and /or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the standards of care for patients


• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English

Compensation is between $110,000 and $160,000 annually contingent upon qualifications.

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Radiology Imaging Associates' reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis, and will remain open until filled.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Term life insurance, AD&D, and EAP


• Long Term Disability


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Voluntary income protection options (ie. supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness)


• Profit-sharing 401(k) retirement plan


• Tuition reimbursement

Full-time employees will become eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis. PRN employees are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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