Radiologist Assistant presso RAYUS Radiology
RAYUS Radiology · Indianapolis, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Registered Radiologist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a radiologist. The RRA helps with all aspects of patient care in the radiology department, including, but not limited to, conducting consultations, providing education and performing clinical procedures.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.
**This role has the potential to work from home once training is completed. Training will be conducted at our Indianapolis East facility and could take up to 6-8 weeks -- depending on metrics being met**
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(95%)
- Review the patient’s medical record to verify the appropriateness of a specific exam or procedure and report significant findings to radiologist.
- Perform pertinent physical examination and analysis of data (e.g., signs and symptoms, laboratory values, and significant abnormalities) and report findings to the supervising radiologist.
- Interview patient to obtain, verify, or update medical history.
- Explain procedure to patient or significant others, including a description of risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up; assess risk factors that may contraindicate the procedure
- Position patient to perform required procedure, using immobilization devices, restraints and modifying technique as necessary.
- Perform biopsies.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies.
- Operate a fixed/mobile equipment.
- Explain effects and potential side effects to the patient of the pharmaceutical required for the examination.
- Evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and recommend additional images as required.
- Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self and others.
- Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
- Evaluate images for diagnostic utility and report clinical observations to the radiologist.
- Review imaging procedures, make initial observations, and communicate observations only to the radiologist.
- Record previously communicated initial observations of imaging procedures.
- Communicate radiologist’s report to referring physician consistent with ACR Communication Guidelines.
- Provide physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients
- Perform follow-up patient evaluation and communicate findings to the radiologist.
- Document procedure in appropriate record and document exceptions from established protocol or procedure.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance.
- Maintains compliance with all RAYUS Radiology policies and procedures.
- Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
- Participates in review and revision of radiology policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients and families.
5% - Other tasks as assigned
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