Description

American Traveler is hiring a Radiology Specialist Assistant to provide patient care services under physician supervision, performing advanced interventional and imaging-guided procedures in a hospital radiology department.

Details

• Hospital-based radiology department setting
• Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 8-hour shifts
• Procedures include fluoroscopic studies (upper GI series, small bowel follow-through, barium enemas), joint injections under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance, paracentesis, thoracentesis, abscess drain placement, bone marrow biopsies, CT- and ultrasound-guided biopsies, and ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies with marker clip placement
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field required; certification as a Radiologist Assistant (RA) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a radiology focus preferred
• Graduate of an approved course of study acceptable to the New York State Education Department
• Current ARRT certification in Radiography required; additional certifications in CT, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology (e.g., RRA) are highly desirable
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• License required if applicable
• 2 professional references from a Charge RN, Supervisor, or Manager within the past year and within the specialty are required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide medical services within scope of practice and assigned privileges under physician supervision
• Perform patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principles across the lifespan
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to prepare procedure rooms, manage equipment, and maintain supply inventory
• Document procedures accurately, including procedural notes, imaging findings, and patient outcomes
• Educate patients on procedures, obtain informed consent, and provide pre- and post-procedure instructions
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection standards, infection control guidelines, and Medical Staff Bylaws
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted