Radiology Practitioner Assistant

Responsibilities

Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, RadNet is Leading Radiology Forward. With dynamic cross-training and advancement opportunities in a team-focused environment, the core of RadNet's success is its people with the commitment to a better healthcare experience. When you join RadNet as a Radiology Practitioner Assistant, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients, providers, payors, and regulators to achieve the best clinical outcomes.

You Will:

• 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 direct supervision and guidance of a Radiologist (depending on the type of procedure), perform various diagnostic and/or interventional radiology procedures/exams.

• Assist Radiologist with biopsies, drainages, and other procedures as needed.

• Assist in image acquisition and communication of image evaluation reports.

• Review imaging procedures, obtains complete and confidential patient information, makes initial observations, and communicates those observations only to the radiologist.

• Record patient history (previously communicated through initial observations of imaging procedures) according to approved protocols.

• Communicate radiologist's report to referring physician following ACR communication guidelines.

• Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.

• 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.

• Travel our outpatient imaging centers.

• 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.

• Demonstrates competency regarding the need to safeguard patient property and Patient Health Information.

• Safeguards any on site medications in accordance with Company policies, procedures and any legal requirements.

• Demonstrates respect for company property, including any cash and patient financial information on site or on patient portals.

• Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting and maintaining professional behavior toward patients and coworkers.

• Demonstrates respect for patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during all interactions.

• Demonstrates ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting.

• Demonstrates ability to establish, nurture, and maintain cooperative working relationships.

If You Are:

• Passionate about patient care and exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations.

• You demonstrate effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills and respect with patients, guests & colleagues.

• You have a structured work-approach, understand complex problems and you are able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

To Ensure Success in This Role, You Must Have:

• State License in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

• State License Fluoroscopy permit

• ACLS certification

• Must have certification from an advanced academic program through Weber State University (RPA) or a certified/approved program (RA) that encompasses a nationally recognized status and curriculum as well as a radiologist-directed clinical preceptorship.

• Must have and use good customer service skills, experience in all general fluoroscopy procedures including gastrointestinal and genitourinary (Adult and Pediatrics), as well as arthrogram and myelogram procedures.

• Must also have excellent communication skills to interact effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, peers, staff and management, a valid and current CA State Driver's License (no SR-2).

• ARRT(R) certification preferred.