Radiology Specialist Assistant - St. Lawrence Health System : Job Details

Job Title:

Radiology Specialist Assistant

Department:

Radiology

LOCATION:

Imaging Center - RGH

Hours per Week:

40

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4:00p

Sign-On Bonus:

Up to $20,000

SUMMARY:

The radiologist assistant is identified as an advanced-level radiologic technologist who works under the supervision of a radiologist to enhance patient care by assisting the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment.

The Radiologist Assistant is not a radiologist nor a physician assistant but rather a valuable addition to the radiology team who can enhance quality patient care by performing advanced level radiological services under the supervision of a radiologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining accountability of service. Including a detailed review with the radiologist of the unsupervised service being provided including a detailed patient history for fluoroscopy, CT, Mammography, Ultrasound Bone Density and MRI Patients under the supervision of the radiologist patient imaging determined.
• Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the RIS/PACS and in patient charts as necessary.
• Responsible for oversight and administration of various procedures that are performed in the scope of radiology services under guidance of supervising radiologist.
• Cleans, restocks and prepares rooms on a daily basis.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-services, peer review process as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years college certificate or equivalent
• Computer skills required.
• Must complete a program for the training of radiologic assistants approved by the New York State Education Department.
• NYS license as a Radiology Specialist Assistant
• NYS license in Radiologic Technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to work in various software applications preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills preferred.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT) Required.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

EDUCATION:

RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED), RTC - Radiologic Technologist certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.