R.T. Research Manager - Government Affairs

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Ready to use your R.T. expertise in a new, impactful way? The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is offering a unique opportunity for a medical imaging or radiation therapy professional to step beyond direct patient care.

This full-time position follows a Work From Home
- Hybrid work model.

Candidates residing in the following states may be considered:
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Florida, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.

Were seeking aGovernment Affairs Research Managera dynamic role at the intersection of healthcare, advocacy, legislation, and public policy. In this position, youll leverage your clinical knowledge to research and monitor legislative developments, and support initiatives that influence the standards and future direction of radiologic disciplines nationwide.

The Government Affairs Research Manager provides comprehensive policy research, legislative monitoring, and impact analysis to inform and strengthen the organizations government affairs strategy. Serving as the departments primary resource for legislative intelligence and emerging policy trends, this role evaluates federal and state initiatives, regulations, and proposals that may affect registrants and patient care. The insights gathered support advocacy planning, help advance favorable legislative efforts, and inform responses to proposals that could negatively impact the profession or public safety.

By delivering accurate, data-driven information, the Government Affairs Research Manager enables informed decision-making, supports compliance with relevant standards, and contributes to maintaining the highest levels of quality in medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Government Affairs team by monitoring legislation/regulation by utilizing a variety of tools.
• Collect data related to legislative proposals, policies, laws, and government decisions and support the analysis of their actual or potential impacts on ARRT, ARRT registrants, the medical imaging/therapy professions, patients, and the broader sector.
• Follow relevant policy issues important to the sector statewide and nationally.
• Identify emerging trends and early warning signals with potential impacts to ARRT.
• Provide content to be used for meetings and other communications on policy issues or actions.
• Contribute to strategic thinking about issues that ARRT should advocate for.
• Possess an overall understanding of the agreements between ARRT and state entities to watch for possible legislative issues that will impact these agreements.
• Maintain legislative intelligence tools and tracking systems.
• Attend relevant legislative/regulatory hearings, as needed, and attend and assist with meetings.
• Participate in ARRT internal committees or projects.
• Participate in professional development activities to support professional growth.
• May represent ARRT at national conferences, seminars, and internal organization meetings. Minimal travel is required..