Radiology Specialist Assistant (Allied)

RADIOLOGY SPECIALIST ASSISTANT100 Mile Radius RuleShift: 8am-4:30pmThe Radiology Specialist Assistant provides patient care services in accordance with approved delineation of privileges under the supervision of a physician. This role delivers age-appropriate care across the lifespan and supports the continuum of care through clinical expertise patient assessment and collaboration with the healthcare ResponsibilitiesProvide medical services to patients within scope of practice and assigned privilegesPerform patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principlesDeliver safe high-quality and compassionate careAssist supervising physician with radiologic procedures and patient managementMaintain patient flow and organize clinical workload effectivelyProvide guidance and direction to clinical staff involved in patient careRespond appropriately to emergency situationsEnsure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws hospital policies and regulatory standardsMaintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)Perform fluoroscopic procedures including barium studies (e.g. upper GI series small bowel follow-through and enemas).Perform joint injections under fluoroscopic or ultrasound paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures including patient preparation imaging guidance and post-procedure abscess drains using ultrasound or CT guidance ensuring sterile technique and accurate bone marrow biopsies including site preparation and specimen biopsies with ultrasound and CT guidance for various tissues and organs adhering to protocols for minimizing ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies as well as marker clip with radiologists nurses and technologists to prepare procedure rooms manage equipment and maintain inventory of procedures accurately including procedural notes imaging findings and patient patients on procedures obtain informed consent and provide pre- and post-procedure compliance with all safety protocols radiation protection standards and infection control of an approved course of study acceptable to the New York State Education DepartmentBachelors degree required Radiologic Technology or a related field; certification as a Radiologist Assistant (RA) or Physician Assistant (PA) with radiology focus :Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiography; additional certifications in CT Ultrasound or Interventional Radiology (e.g. RRA - Registered Radiologist Assistant) are highly (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) & LicensureRegistered Radiologis