Registered Radiologist Assistant (Radiologic Specialist Assistant) – Full-Time - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Registered Radiologist Assistant (Radiologic Specialist Assistant) for a full-time day shift in New York, NY. The role combines imaging protocoling, patient history gathering, consent, and coordination with physicians to ensure appropriate procedures.

The RRA will perform interventional and diagnostic tasks per competency, document cases, communicate preliminary findings to radiologists, and contribute to teaching, research, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree required.
• ARRT RRA certification within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate appropriateness of imaging examinations including protocoling, indications and contraindications.
• Explain risks and benefits of procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Gather relevant history from referring physicians and review imaging.
• Facilitate appropriate procedures as needed and perform interventional and diagnostic tasks per competency.
• Communicate preliminary findings to the radiologist for official interpretation.
• Document cases and communicate with involved referring physicians pre- and post exam.
• Assist students, residents and fellows; contribute to teaching, leadership, and quality improvement.

Skills

ARRT RRA certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree

NYS Specialist Assistant License

Job description

Registered Radiologist Assistant (Radiologic Specialist Assistant) – Full-Time - Days

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)

The Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) is responsible for evaluating appropriateness of patient imaging examination including protocoling, indications and contraindications, lab data, explaining risks and benefits of procedures and obtaining informed consent, working with referring physician offices to gather relevant history, reviewing imaging and facilitating the appropriate procedures as needed. The RRA will perform interventional and diagnostic procedures consistent with competency and complexity as delegated by the supervising physician and as outlined in the Registered Radiologist Assistant protocols. Communicate preliminary findings to the radiologist for official interpretation. The RRA is responsible for case documentation and communication to involved referring physicians pre and post exam/procedure. As applicable, the RRA will assist medical students, residents and fellows rotating through the department, teach other health care professionals about the management of patients in Radiology, and provide leadership in the assigned Division’s practice to resolve problems and improve patient care. The RRA will also participate in research/quality improvement efforts in the assigned Division. This is a full-time, day shift position working 4 days per week 8a-6p with remote flexibility.

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree
• Certification by the Certification Board of Radiologist Assistants (ARRT R.R.A) within 6 month of hire date.
• Specialist Assistant License from the NYS Department of Education within 6 months of hire date. Must work only in a trainee capacity until licensed.

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Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$157,000-$193,000/Annual

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