Radiology Practitioner Assistant – Coastal Radiology Associates Position Available In Craven, North Carolina

General information Job Title
Radiology Practitioner Assistant – Coastal Radiology Associates
City
New Bern
Work Location Type
On-site
State
NC
Employment Type
Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME
Description & Requirements Position Description & Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

Radiology Partners is seeking a Registered Radiology Assistant who will responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures under the supervision of a radiologist. The Registered Radiologist Assistant engages in patient interactions and assessments, and also plays an important role in assisting radiologists in performing advanced diagnostic procedures and evaluation of imaging results.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Routinely performs a variety of procedures under the supervision of a radiologist to include the following:
Fluoroscopic GI & GU procedures
Image-Guided Invasive procedures
Lumbar Punctures, Myelograms
Arthrograms, and Para- and Thoracentesis.
Administers and injects medications and contrast intrathecally, intra-articularly, intra-arterially and intravenously under the supervision of a radiologist
Communicates pre- and postprocedural care to patients; assess and reviews patient histories to determine appropriate protocol and safety of procedures; communicates effectively with radiologists regarding patient care
Provides administrative/clerical duties to include peer review documentation; reviews Requests for Information (RFI’s) from the billing company for additional information needed to maximize billing; reviews and evaluates preliminary reports and images
Documents patient care into encounters within the Electronic Health Records system or dictation system; assists and provides on-going support to physicians in the Electronic Health Records system; helps carryout Meaningful Use objectives and goals
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA and OSHA regulations as well as Company and organizational standards, practices and policies
Takes primary call nights and weekends and triages cases for the radiologists and PA’s.
Maintains and keeps certifications and educational requirements up-to-date.
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Frequent Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, grasping with occasional pushing, pulling and reaching
Work is performed in both hospital and outpatient environments with exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Travels to servicing sites as scheduled and overnight travel as required
Works weekday and weekend rotating call schedule in addition to normal working hours; attends company’s quarterly meetings.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Radiologic Science
Must possess RT(R) (ARRT), (RRA (ARRT) or RPA (CBRPA) certifications and hold current ACLS and BCLS certifications
Must have the ability to follow written and verbal communications and communicate effectively in a professional and courteous manner
Possess excellent clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, physiological knowledge, administering medication
Possesses good computer and typing skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet and have the ability to easily adapt to and/or learn new software applications and programs as needed
Proficient skills maintaining and performing documentation responsibilities either in an Electronic Health Records system
Possesses knowledge and understanding of standard radiology practices and procedures
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner; must be highly responsible and reliable.