Registered Radiology Assistant

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Registered Radiologist Assistant to provide advanced diagnostic imaging and assist with image-guided procedures under a radiologist's supervision. The role emphasizes ALARA principles, protocol adherence, and safety in fluoroscopy and related imaging services.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited radiologic technology program, ARRT(R) certification, and an RRA credential, with 2+ years in advanced imaging and strong collaboration within a radiologist-led team.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Active ARRT registration in Radiography is required.
• RRA credential is required.
• Current state radiologic licensure/permit as applicable.
• Master’s degree or grandfathered Bachelor’s with RRA certification before 2023 is required.
• Minimum 2 years in advanced diagnostic imaging and procedures.
• BLS certification required within 6 weeks of hire.
• ACLS preferred unless not required by site/credentialing.
• Completion of abuse mandatory reporter training and other required trainings.
• Must work well in a radiologist-led, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Performs approved diagnostic fluoroscopic exams and related imaging under radiologist direction, maintaining image quality and safety.
• Evaluates imaging exams for appropriateness, readiness, and protocol alignment; escalates concerns as needed.
• Coordinates or administers contrast agents within scope and policies; monitors response and handles adverse events.
• Reports preliminary observations to the radiologist promptly and accurately, including designated exams.

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT registration in Radiography

RRA credential ARRT (R.R.A)

State licensure/permit to practice

Master’s degree or grandfathered Bachelor’s degree with RRA certification

Minimum 2 years advanced diagnostic imaging experience

BLS certification (within 6 weeks of hire)

ACLS preferred

Abuse mandatory reporter training

Collaborative radiologist-led team

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: POSITION PURPOSE The Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) provides advanced, patient-centered diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedural support under the direction and supervision of an attending radiologist and in accordance with approved scope of practice, site policies, medical staff privileges, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role supports high-quality imaging interpretation and procedural care by evaluating exam appropriateness and completeness, performing designated fluoroscopic and minor needle procedures, obtaining informed consent when appropriate, documenting care in the electronic medical record, communicating preliminary observations and important findings, supporting radiation safety, and collaborating with radiologists, technologists, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to advance safe and efficient Imaging Services operations. Shift: Mon-Fri 8a-430p

What you will do:

• Performs approved diagnostic fluoroscopic examinations and related imaging services under radiologist direction, following established protocols and maintaining image quality, patient safety, and radiation safety principles, including ALARA.
• Evaluates imaging examinations and procedures for appropriateness, completeness, clinical indication, exam readiness, and protocol alignment; escalates concerns to the attending radiologist or appropriate provider when needed.
• Selects and administers or coordinates appropriate contrast agents within approved scope, protocol, credentialing, and site policy requirements; monitors the patient response and initiates escalation for adverse events or complications.
• Reports preliminary observations to the attending radiologist in a timely, accurate, and professional manner, including preliminary observations for designated imaging examinations such as ultrasound, DEXA, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI post-processing, as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 1. Successful completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program is required.
2. 2. Active registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography is required.
3. 3. Registered Radiologist Assistant credential, ARRT (R.R.A) is required.
4. 4. Maintains current and valid state radiologic technologist licensure or permit to practice in the state of employment, as applicable.
5. 5. Master’s degree or grandfathered Bachelor’s degree with RRA certification before January 1, 2023 is required.
6. 6. Minimum of two (2) years of advanced diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, fluoroscopy, and experience supporting radiologist-directed procedures is required.
7. 7. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six (6) weeks of hire or by local policy.
8. 8. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred unless required by local site, procedure scope, or credentialing standards.
9. 9. Completion of required abuse mandatory reporter training and other organizational, state, or site-specific training within required timelines.
10. 10. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment and functioning as part of a radiologist-led clinical team.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121, 000 colleagues and nearly 36, 500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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