• Radiologist Practitioner Assistant (RPA)

    SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, NY)


    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.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Be certified as an RPA by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants or have 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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

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

    Work Days:

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

    Message to Applicants:

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

     

    Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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