| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS |
| JOB DESCRIPTION |
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| Job Title: | Certified Radiologist Assistant |
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| Location: | Hospitals and/or RIS Outpatient Centers |
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| Division/Dept.: | Radiology and Imaging Specialists |
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| Reports To: | Director of Interventional Radiology |
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| Type of Shift: | Full Time |
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| JOB SUMMARY |
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| The Certified Radiologist Assistant is an experienced, registered radiographer who has obtained additional education |
| and certification that qualifies them to serve as a radiologist extender. The Certified Radiologist Assistant works under |
| the supervision of a radiologist to provide quality patient care in a hospital and/or outpatient facility. |
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES |
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| 1. Able to perform a variety of hospital and outpatient procedures following the protocols established by the hospital |
| and/or outpatient facility. |
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| 2. Conducts initial and on-going assessment of patients' medical and physical status, periodic evaluation, and progress |
| notes. Records pertinent data in the medical record. |
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| 3. Implements physician-directed treatment plans. Conducts patient/parent education and counseling covering health |
| status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning. Explains effects and potential side effects to the patient |
| prior to the exam. |
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| 4. Demonstrates compassion to ensure quality patient care and satisfaction while maintaining patient confidentiality. |
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| 5. Performs various procedures, follow-up patient evaluations, and communicates findings to the radiologist. |
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| 6. Evaluates images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and recommends additional images within the same modality |
| as required. Reports clinical observations to the radiologist. |
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| 7. Demonstrates current competence based on results of OPPE and outcomes with a minimum of care for at least 50 |
| diagnostic radiology cases within the past 24 months. |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| Current certification or registration as a Certified Radiologist Assistant granted by the American Registry of Radiologic |
| Technologists. |
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| Adheres to the State of Florida requirements for licensure for CRA. |
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| Documentation of the number and types of cases performed during the past 24 months. |
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| Documentation of successful completion of Fluoroscopy Safety Training with a minimum score of 80%. |
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| Current ACLS certification. |
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| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and patients, and the ability to |
| work independently. |
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| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or |
| without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting |
| 50 plus pounds. |
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