Radiologist Assistant

Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) is an independent community hospital serving individuals and families throughout the cities and towns of the Pioneer Valley. HMC is a full-service hospital that provides a complete line of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services.

Our Radiology team is seeking a Radiologist Assistant to provide primary radiology health care under the direct supervision and oversight of the attending radiologist. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engages in fluoroscopic guided Upper GI series, Hysterosalpingography, ERCP, LPs, Myelography, VCUG, and Barium procedures.

• Performs fluoroscopically guided arthrograms and joint injections.

• Performs ultrasound and CT guided paracentesis and thoracentesis.

• May assist in the performance of non-endovascular imaging and guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to drainages, biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture and myelography.

• Exercises autonomy in decision making with regards to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services.

• Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.

• Obtain patient consent for procedures.

• Administers intravenous medications or contrast media, under the supervision of a certified radiologist.

• Performs fluoroscopic procedures, both dynamic and static.

• Performs specialized imaging procedures under the supervision of a certified radiologist.

• Protocols imaging studies.

• Issues critical results dictated by the attending radiologist.

• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of a CBRPA program or ARRT program; Masters degree of Health Science Radiologist Assistant; at least two years of experience in diagnostic radiology (scribing plain films, ultrasounds and CT reports for review with the interpreting radiologist; Registered/Licensed as a Radiology Physician Extender and Radiologic Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; in good standing and active registration with CBRPA or ARRT

We offer full benefits package with generous paid time off (PTO), including:

• Malpractice insurance

• CME

• Relocation Assistance

• Low-cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free disability and life insurance

• 403(b) plan

• In-House Pharmacy

• Relaxation Room and Fitness Center

• Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance

• Free onsite parking