Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) or Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA)
Job Summary:
Kelsey-Seybold is actively seeking a Radiology Practitioner Assistant. The provider extender will work in a clinic setting supporting the Radiology Department. Day-to-day practice encompasses performing fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided procedures and reviewing general radiography and ultrasound images and dictating initial observations for the Radiologist. It is the expectation that the radiology physician assistant will extend the reach of the supervising radiologist in an effort to more effectively and efficiently provide optimum care to the Kelsey-Seybold patient population.
General Responsibilities & Office Duties:
Perform gastro-intestinal fluoroscopy procedures
Perform genito-urinary fluoroscopy procedures
Perform fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections/aspirations
Perform thoracentesis procedures
Perform paracentesis procedures
Perform lumbar puncture procedures
Provide local anesthesia
Dictate initial observations for the supervising radiologist
Perform specific duties delineated by supervising radiologist
Participate in communication with the radiologist, referring providers, nurses, and technologists in coordinating patient care.
Complete scheduling and follow-up protocols.
Assist in the preoperative assessment, H&P, and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases.
Recommended qualifications:
Minimum of 1-year experience is preferred
Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) or Registered Radiology Assistant (RRA) are preferred.
Interventional Radiology, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy experience are preferred
Ability to facilitate and incorporate the full breadth of RPA/RA training into the practice
Able to perform high level medical judgment and decision-making skills
License/Certification
Be a registered Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants; or a Radiology Assistant (RA) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Licensed Medical Radiologist Assistant by the Texas Medical Board
Must be current in BCLS and ACLS
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts H-1B Visas