Radiology Practitioner Assista

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 direct supervision and guidance of a Radiologist (depending on the type of procedure), perform various diagnostic and/or interventional radiology procedures/exams.
• Absorb and communicate initial observations from imaging procedures 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate competency regarding the need to safeguard patient property and Patient Health Information.
• Safeguard any on site medications in accordance with Company policies, procedures and any legal requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients, guests, and colleagues.
• Interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• State License in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology
• State License Fluoroscopy permit
• ACLS certification
• 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
• ARRT(R) certification preferred