AdventHealth Medical Group Radiology at Central Florida
Registered Radiologist Assistant
Full-Time Opportunity at AdventHealth Riverview
General Summary:
The RRA, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:
• Performs a full range of imaging procedures under the appropriate levels of supervision and operates all imaging equipment in assigned department. • Utilizes the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of all ages (neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatrics). • Willingly learns/adapts to new technologies and protocols and helps develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students. • Performs patient assessment pre and post procedure. • Utilizes effective questioning strategies, listening and speaking skills, and applies nonverbal communication techniques as appropriate during patient communication. • Utilizes proper positioning criteria and technical exposure factors, performs all required imaging projections for given procedure. • Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam. • Evaluates images for completeness, diagnostic quality and utility, and recommends additional images as required. • Repeats any view that fails to include all required anatomical structures or lacks proper contrast and spatial resolution. • Completes assigned exams in a timely manner. • Keeps workflow coordinator informed of availability and status of all pending exams. • Utilizes PACS equipment. • Confirms proper exam/patient assignment before releasing images to PACS for interpretation. • Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner. • Adheres to all infection control, radiation and MR safety standards. • Properly wears Dosimetry badge and seeks to minimize radiation exposure. • Assists with Performance Improvement initiatives while understanding the department performance trends and established standards. • Contributes toward process improvement by serving on PI teams as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
Schedule Details:
• Schedule is Monday - Friday • Campus: AH Riverview
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Knowledge of imaging procedures/positions, anatomy and pathology, and pharmacology [Required] • Ability to determine appropriate technical factors [Required] • Knowledge of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment [Required] • Must maintain Advent Health medical staff Allied Health privileges in good standing. [Required] • Communicates effectively in English [Required] • Knowledge of PACS and associated equipment [Preferred] • Good organizational skills [Preferred] • Knowledge of CT, MR, ULTRASOUND equipment [Preferred]
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's [Required] • Master's [Preferred]
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Registered Radiology Assistant (RRA)(ARRT [Required] • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS [Required] • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS [Required]