Radiology Practitioner Assistant RPA

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

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona. Department Name: C/P-BUMCP Gen Rad-Clinic. Work Shift: Day. Job Category: Clinical Care. $15,000 sign on bonus! Eligibility for the sign-on requires 1 or more years of experience and a 24 month commitment.

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Position Summary

Diagnostic Imaging at Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix is busy, fast paced, and gives you the opportunity to do what you do best: Providing excellent care for patients. A radiology physician assistant (RPA) works under the supervision of a radiologist to assist with patient care, diagnostic imaging, and interventional procedures. Their duties include performing patient assessments, assisting in procedures like biopsies and drain placements, and educating patients. They also help interpret imaging studies and manage patient follow-up and care plans. The preferred candidate must have a current certification by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants or certification as a Registered Radiologist Assistant by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. A current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is also required. This is a full-time position, scheduled 40 hours a week (The schedule will vary, we are looking at 8 or 10 hour shifts, mostly day shift with some weekend shifts required). The primary location for this role is located at BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd), however the RPA will be required to travel out to Talking Stick (7400 Dobson Rd) and Arcadia (4200 Camelback Rd). Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

Core Functions

1. Evaluates the daily schedule of procedures with the supervising physician and determines where skills set will be best utilized.
2. Completes procedures under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician and displays competencies required by licensure, scope of practice, credentialing and organizational policy.
3. Evaluates medical images, reviews preliminary reports and images with supervising physician, and prepares technical reports for review and sign off by the supervising physician.
4. Assess and evaluate the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
5. Participates in patient management, including prescribing additional imaging procedures, following review with the supervising physician.
6. Administers and/or orders intravenous medications and contrast media under the supervision of a physician with co-signature prior to initiation of orders.
7. Collects, analyzes, evaluates pertinent information regarding equipment, procedures and the work environment for radiation safety, patient safety, risk management and quality management opportunities and implements corrective action when necessary.
8. The position performs patient assessment, patient management, and a broad range of diagnostic and interventional services under the supervision of a Radiologist. Examples of procedures performed are: fluoroscopic procedures (dynamic and static), ultrasound, computed tomography or fluoroscopic guided biopsies, vascular access procedures, etc.

Incumbents make initial observations of diagnostic images and prepare final reports for review and sign off by supervising physician. Responds to urgent and emergent situations during the performance of essential functions which may include initial patient rescue. Customers are patients of all ages and diagnostic category, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, imaging and supply staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires knowledge normally associated with completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Requires graduation from a certified Radiology Practitioner Assistant program or Registered Radiologist Assistant program.
• Current certification by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants or certification as a Registered Radiologist Assistant by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is also required.
• Excellent clinical and communications skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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Benefits

• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.

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