Radiologist Practitioner Assistant; RPA

Job Summary:

Radiologist Practitioner Assistants are experienced, registered Radiographers who have additional training and certifications to work as Radiologist Extenders.

Area of responsibility includes:

• Lead role in patient management and assessment, determining whether a patient has been appropriately prepared for a procedure, and adapting exam protocols to improve diagnostic quality.
• Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-do-date scientific evidence, clinical judgement, and ethical principles.
• Performs fluoroscopic exams and procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist.
• Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding those observations to the supervising Radiologist.

• Be certified as an RPA by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistantsorhave graduated from a Radiology Practitioner Assistant educational program.

• Be certified and registered with ARRT in Radiography.

• Have at least one year of acceptable clinical experience in radiography.

Master's Degree in Radiology. 2 plus years of experience. Pediatric fluoroscopy experience is a plus.

40 hours/week;
Specific hours to be determined. Hospital cross campus coverage required.

Position title and qualifications rescoped to meet the needs of the position duties. 10/12/23

Recruitment Office: Human Resources