Radiology Practitioner Assistant / Registered Radiologist Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Takes a leading role in patient management and assessment
• Verifies order for appropriateness
• Obtains consent
• Acts as liaison between radiologist and ordering provider
• P practices ALARA and advocates for patient safety
• Organizes daily patient schedule (with multiple sites when necessary)
• Performs hospital fluoroscopy examinations and procedures under radiologist supervision
• Maintains sterile technique during invasive procedures
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills i.e.: emergency situations, critical patients
• Knowledge of extensive protocol (adult and pediatric)
• Follows medication guidelines and protocols
• Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient
• Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations, and communicating those observations to the supervising radiologist

Experience/Skill Requirements

• ARRT registered radiologic technologist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
• Must have excellent working relationships with physicians, patients, and hospital staff
• Documentation of clinical experience and RPA/RRA competency
• Must have reliable transportation

Education Requirements

• Graduate of ARRT approved RRA program with current ARRT RRA certification or successful completion of a Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) program with current RPA registration with the CBRPA
• Current ACLS/BLS certification
• Mets current continuing education requirements to maintain ARRT/CBRPA certification
• Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics as well as adhering to national, institutional and /or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the standards of care for patients
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is between $110,000 and $160,000 annually contingent upon qualifications.

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Radiology Imaging Associates' reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis, and will remain open until filled.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life insurance, AD&D, and EAP
• Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary income protection options (ie. supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness)
• Profit-sharing 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Full-time employees will become eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis. PRN employees are not eligible for benefits.