Radiology Specialist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services within the approved scope of practice under the supervision of a physician.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principles.
• Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients across the lifespan.
• Assist physicians during interventional radiology and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and coordinate daily clinical activities.
• Provide guidance and support to clinical staff involved in patient care.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations while ensuring patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and all applicable healthcare standards.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient health information (PHI).

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Radiology Specialist Assistant, preferably in an Interventional Radiology setting.
• Strong knowledge of image-guided procedures, sterile technique, and patient safety practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Current licensure and certifications required by state and facility guidelines.

Procedural Experience Required

• Fluoroscopic procedures, including:
• Upper GI Series
• Small Bowel Follow-Through
• Barium Enemas
• Joint injections using fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance
• Paracentesis and thoracentesis, including patient preparation, imaging guidance, and post-procedure monitoring
• Ultrasound- or CT-guided abscess drain placement
• Bone marrow biopsies, including specimen collection and site preparation
• Ultrasound- and CT-guided biopsies of various tissues and organs while following established safety protocols

Traveler Requirements

• 100-mile radius rule applies.
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility based on their permanent address.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan.

Pay

Gross Weekly Pay: $3,526
Taxable Weekly Pay: $2,280
Non-Taxable Weekly Stipend: $1,246

Schedule

Shift: Days
Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
Shift End Time: 4:30 PM