Radiologist Assistant

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Working with the team of radiologists and hospital personnel in the Body Imaging Division of the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, the postholder will assist with the provision of efficient, timely care of patients referred for diagnostic imaging studies and procedures. Radiologist Assistants (RAs) are well recognized physician extenders whose focus is strictly within the Radiology Department.

Receive patient information and requests for procedures. Verify procedure orders. Review relevant clinical information including prior imaging, notes, labs, medications, etc. Request additional imaging or labs as necessary prior to procedure. Educate other services on departmental protocol regarding anticoagulation guidelines. Gather a focused, relevant patient summary to present to procedural attending for approval. Obtain procedural approval and relay any additional requirements to ordering team.

Document procedural consultations in the medical record. Work with scheduling to triage requests and provide timely appointments for inpatients/outpatients.

Ultrasound guided thyroid/neck lymph node fine needle aspiration; fluoroscopy; injection of rectal and vaginal contrast medium prior to MRI/CT.

Under supervision, RA will enter appropriate protocols for requested CT and MR examinations into the medical record. RA will answer questions and telephone calls from technical staff, referring clinicians, and others. This position will work a combination of day and evening shifts (5‑11 pm). Responsibilities during the evening shift are primarily administrative (protocols for MR and CT, answering questions and telephone calls) and communicating exam results.

• Demonstrated ability to make appropriate independent decisions and initiate activity with minimal supervision and meticulous attention to detail.
• Well‑developed oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling as needed in order to maintain appropriate coverage.

• Evaluates the clinical indication and appropriateness of imaging studies. Obtains detailed patient history and documentation to assist referring physicians in ordering appropriate imaging exams.
• Approves protocol studies, such as CT, MR, fluoroscopy and ultrasound exams, and prioritizes the performance and interpretation of those studies.
• Reviews reports and provides information to clinicians on reported studies.
• Issues critical radiology test results via the Veriphy alert system where appropriate.
• Acts as liaison between radiologists, referring clinicians, technologists, nursing staff, patients and their families. Coordinates all aspects of care with section secretaries.
• Performs fluoroscopic examinations under the supervision of the attending radiologist.
• Reviews and dictates emergency department and various inpatient exams under the supervision of the attending radiologist.
• Participates in a variety of internal clinical and educational multi‑disciplinary conferences.
• Assists in the proctoring program that is in place for physicians who are practicing outside of their area of sub‑specialization or who are new to the practice. May involve tracking the proctored cases and following up on communication and…