Radiology Practitioner Assistant
RadNet · Thousand Oaks, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$130k–$150k/yrFull-time
About the Role
Join a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in 21st-century healthcare. As a Radiology Practitioner Assistant at RadNet, you will align patients, providers, payors, and regulators to achieve the best clinical outcomes in a team-focused environment with dynamic cross-training and advancement opportunities.
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 the exam.
- Record all unusual and/or pertinent patient history in the patient's medical record and/or in the Radiology Information System (RIS) prior to interpretation 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, obtain complete and confidential patient information, make initial observations, and communicate 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 to our outpatient imaging centers.
- Complete all appropriate medical record documentation requirements associated with the exam at the time of the 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 legal requirements.
- Demonstrate respect for company property, including any cash and patient financial information on-site or on patient portals.
- Exhibit and maintain professional behavior toward patients and coworkers, being responsive to their needs.
- Demonstrate respect for patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during all interactions.
- Interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience in all general fluoroscopy procedures including gastrointestinal and genitourinary (Adult and Pediatrics), as well as arthrogram and myelogram procedures.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, peers, staff, and management.
- Good customer service skills.
ARRT(R) certification preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages.
- Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
- Wellness dollars.
- 401(k) Employer Match.
- Free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family.
Pay
$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year