Registered Radiologist Assistant, OHMG Radiology, Multiple Locations

Position Summary :

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States.

With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond.

Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.

We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

The registered radiologist assistant (RRA) is an advanced practice radiologic technologist who works under the supervision of a radiologist.

The RRA helps with all aspects of patient care in the radiology department, including, but not limited to, conducting consultations, providing education and performing clinical procedures.

Orlando Health Medical Group Radiology Department

Multiple Locations (Downtown, Dr. Phillips, Health Central, South Lake)

Responsibilities :

Review the patient’s medical record to verify the appropriateness of a specific exam or procedure and report significant findings to radiologist.

Perform pertinent physical examination and analysis of data (e.g., signs and symptoms, laboratory values, and significant abnormalities) and report findings to the supervising radiologist.

Interview patient to obtain, verify, or update medical history.

Explain procedure to patient or significant others, including a description of risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up;

assess risk factors that may contraindicate the procedure

Administer oxygen as prescribed; monitor IV for flow rate and complications.

Position patient to perform required procedure, using immobilization devices, restraints and modifying technique as necessary.

Perform urinary catheterization. Unless the patient is known to have an anatomic anomaly, recent surgery in the area, etc.

Direct supervision would be needed.

Recognize and respond to medical emergencies.

Operate a fixed / mobile fluoroscopic unit.

Explain effects and potential side effects to the patient of the pharmaceutical required for the examination.

Evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and recommend additional images as required. (Note : Additional images only in the same modality).

Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self and others.

Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.

Evaluate images for diagnostic utility and report clinical observations to the radiologist.

Review imaging procedures, make initial observations, and communicate observations only to the radiologist.

Record previously communicated initial observations of imaging procedures.

Communicate radiologist’s report to referring physician consistent with ACR Communication Guidelines.

Provide physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients

Perform follow-up patient evaluation and communicate findings to the radiologist.

Document procedure in appropriate record and document exceptions from established protocol or procedure.

Write patient discharge summary for review and co-signature by radiologist.

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.

Participates in review and revision of radiology policies and procedures.

Demonstrates compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients and families.

Qualifications : Education / Training

Education / Training

Bachelor’s Degree. Must have completed an ARRT-approved radiologist assistant educational program.

Licensure / Certification

Current, active certificate as a Radiologist Assistant, issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) or Certification Board of Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA).

Must be licensed by the State of Florida, Department of Health, as a Radiologist Assistant.

Must be certified as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Current ACLS

Experience

Successful provision of inpatient radiologic services for at least 100 patients within the past 12 months (waived for applicants completing training within the previous 12 months).

Initial applicants that completed training within the previous 12 months must submit a letter of reference from the program director of their training program attesting the competency of all privileges requested.

Renewal - Successful provision of services to at least 400 patients in the past 2 years.