Radiologist Assistant

Who We Are:

Skagit Radiology Inc. P.S. is dedicated to providing patients and physicians with advanced, sub-specialized expertise and the highest levels of excellence in radiological services.  Our staff incorporates the latest technology in medical imaging and image-guided therapy into cost-effective clinical practice.  We actively maintain a leadership role in providing these services to the medical community and collaborate with other health care providers to continuously improve patient care.  Our shared values include mutual respect, teamwork, superior service, professionalism and confidentiality.

Job Summary:

Under personal supervision of a staff radiologist, the radiologist assistant will perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures such as, enteral and parenteral, interventional, and other invasive procedures as authorized under the Washington State Department of health scope of practice for the RRA. This position will also perform various pre-imaging, imaging, post-imaging, and image review procedures under general supervision, by acting as an intermediate caregiver on behalf of the radiologists.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verify and review patient’s referring physician order prior to performing exams.
• Provide complete patient information for interpreting physicians, including: exam consent, health status, prescriptions, and any contraindications of exam. Records all unusual and/or pertinent patient history in patient's medical record and/or in the Radiology Information System (RIS), prior to being interpreted by a physician.
• Under the personal supervision and guidance of a Radiologist, perform various diagnostic and/or interventional radiology procedures/exams under Washington State licensure.
• Assist Radiologist with biopsies, drainages, and other procedures as needed.
• Administers general medications and conscious sedation medications as prescribed by the radiologist and under personal supervision of the radiologist.
• Assist in image acquisition and communication of image evaluation reports.
• Review imaging procedures, obtains complete and confidential patient information, makes initial observations, and communicates/dictates those observations only to the attending radiologist for review/edit and authenticates the final report.
• Record patient history (previously communicated through initial observations of imaging procedures) per approved protocols.
• Communicate radiologist’s report to referring physician following ACR communication guidelines.
• Discuss examination/procedure details (including risks, benefits, and follow-up instructions) with patient or patient representative.
• Perform follow-up patient evaluation and communicate findings to the radiologist.
• Appropriately document and record procedure(s) following established Company policy and procedure guidelines for quality assurance and safety standards.
• Write discharge summary as directed; for review and co-signature by the supervising radiologist.
• Complete all appropriate medical record documentation requirements associated with exam at the time of exam or at the end of the work shift as designated by site protocol.

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• Graduate from an RRA educational program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• RRA certification by American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
• Valid Washington State licensure as a radiologist assistant.
• Completion of formal advanced radiological training program as per ARRT guidelines.
• Experience in all general fluoroscopy procedures, as well as invasive procedures as required by the ARRT RRA educational program graduation requirements.
• Minimum of two (2) year clinical experience as an RRA.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient at using PC’s and information systems (such as: PACS, RIS) 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain poise and good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, nurses, co-workers, patients and their families.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform physical activity, including but not limited to: repetitive motions, feeling, grasping, fingering (pinching, typing, handling, etc.), lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, reaching, crouching and stooping.
• Frequently required to stand or walk for up to one-half (1/2) hour continuously.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of diagnostic testing, including CPR on all patients.
• Cognitive skill required to administer safe patient care.
• Read/write/speak and understand English.
• Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide diagnostic care.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment characterized by frequent interruptions.
• Most work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000