Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare in Falmouth, Massachusetts, is hiring for a Radiology Health Care role. This position involves scribing various radiology reports and assisting in complex imaging procedures under the supervision of a certified radiologist.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Health Science Radiologist Assistant and have at least two years experience in diagnostic radiology. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in diagnostic radiology.
• In good standing and active registration with CBRPA or ARRT.
• Registered in Massachusetts as a Radiology Physician Extender.

Responsibilities

• Scribes US, CR and CT reports for review with interpreting radiologist.
• Audits reports for voice recognition errors.
• Performs procedures such as hysterosonograms under supervision.

Skills

Experience in diagnostic radiology

Scribing imaging reports

Patient assessment

Fluoroscopic procedures

Education

Master's degree of Health Science Radiologist Assistant

Graduate of a CBRPA program or ARRT program

Registered/licensed as a Radiology Physician Extender

Job description

Purpose of Position

Provides primary Radiology Health Care under the direct supervision and oversight of the attending radiologist.

Description

• Primary responsibility of scribing US, CR and CT reports for review with interpreting radiologist.
• Will audit radiologists’ reports for voice recognition errors.
• Works closely with ultrasound department. Performs US-guided procedures such as hysterosonograms under the supervision of radiologist.
• Engages in fluoroscopic guided Upper GI series, Hysterosalpingography, ERCP, LPs, Myelography, VCUG, Barium swallows.
• Performs fluoroscopically guided arthrograms and joint injections.
• Performs ultrasound and CT guided paracentesis and thoracentesis.
• May assist in the performance of non-endovascular imaging and guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to drainages, biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture and myelography.
• Exercises autonomy in decision making with regards to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services.
• Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
• Obtain patient consent for procedures.
• Administers intravenous medications or contrast media, under the supervision of a certified radiologist.
• Performs fluoroscopic procedures, both dynamic and static.
• Performs specialized imaging procedures under the supervision of a certified radiologist.
• Protocols imaging studies.
• Scribes preliminary reports on all imaging modalities to be reviewed and finalized by an attending radiologist.
• Issues critical results dictated by the attending radiologist.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CBRPA program or ARRT program
• Must have a Masters degree of Health Science Radiologist Assistant
• At least two years of experience in diagnostic radiology (scribing plain films, ultrasounds and CT reports for review with the interpreting radiologist.
• Registered / licensed as a Radiology Physician Extender and radiologic technologist in the State of Massachusetts
• In good standing and active registration with CBRPA or ARRT.

Schedule Details

Full-Time, Mon-Fri, hours may vary: 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, No Weekends and No Holidays

Organization

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department

FHA-Diagnostic Radiology

Annual/Hourly

Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range

140000 - 170000