Senior Certified Radiologist Assistant — Imaging Specialist

Lakeland Vascular; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Vascular in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Certified Radiologist Assistant to work under radiologist supervision in hospital and outpatient settings. The CRA will perform diverse radiology procedures, assess patient status, educate patients, and ensure high-quality imaging and care, with required ARRT/RRA certification, Florida CRA license and ACLS. This is a full-time on-site role in the Lakeland/Tampa area.

Qualifications

• Current certification or registration as an RRA (ARRT).
• Florida licensure as CRA or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Documentation of cases performed in the last 24 months.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of hospital and outpatient procedures per hospital protocols.
• Assess patients' medical status and update progress notes.
• Implement physician-directed treatment plans and educate patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver compassionate care.
• Perform procedures and communicate findings to the radiologist.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality and suggest additional views.
• Maintain competency with OPPE outcomes and case volume requirements.

Skills

CRA/RRA certification

ARRT certification

Florida license

ACLS certification

independent work

efficient documentation

Education

RRA certification (ARRT)

Florida CRA license

Job description

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Certified Radiologist Assistant - Lakeland/Tampa area

RAD Assistants Exec/Senior Management Lakeland, FL, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1569

Job Title: Certified Radiologist Assistant

Location: Lakeland/Tampa FL area

Division/Dept.: Radiology and Imaging Specialists

Reports To:Director of Interventional Radiology

Type of Shift:Full Time

Job Summary:

The Certified Radiologist Assistant is an experienced, registered radiographer who has obtained additional education and certification that qualifies them to serve as a radiologist extender. The Certified Radiologist Assistant works under the supervision of a radiologist to provide quality patient care in a hospital and/or outpatient facility.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Able to perform a variety of hospital and outpatient procedures following the protocols established by the hospital and/or outpatient facility.

2. Conducts initial and on-going assessment of patients' medical and physical status, periodic evaluation, and progress notes. Records pertinent data in the medical record.

3. Implements physician-directed treatment plans. Conducts patient/parent education and counseling covering health status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning. Explains effects and potential side effects to the patient prior to the exam.

4. Demonstrates compassion to ensure quality patient care and satisfaction while maintaining patient confidentiality.

5. Performs various procedures, follow-up patient evaluations, and communicates findings to the radiologist.

6. Evaluates images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and recommends additional images within the same modality as required. Reports clinical observations to the radiologist.

7. Demonstrates current competence based on results of OPPE and outcomes with a minimum of care for at least 50 diagnostic radiology cases within the past 24 months.

Work Experience/Educational Requirements:

Current certification or registration as a Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.) granted by the ARRT.

Licensed by the State of Florida as a Certified Radiologist Assistant or be able to obtain licensure prior to employment.

Documentation of the number and types of cases performed during the past 24 months.

Must be able to successfully obtain hospital privileges as a CRA/RRA.

Current ACLS certification.

Skills/Physical Requirements:

Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and patients, and the ability to work independently.

This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting 50 plus pounds.