Job Title:
Registered Radiologist Assistant

Company: Atrius Health

Location: boston, MA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health's 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.SUMMARYThe Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.) is an advanced-level radiographer who works under the supervision of a radiologist to promote high standards of patient care by assisting radiologists in the ImagingRadiology environment, works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the central focus, supports the physician in situations requiring physical assessment and complex communications with patients, and serves as a patient educator in areas of specialization.Under radiologist supervision, the R.R.A. performs patient assessment, patient management, and selected clinical imaging procedures. Certification as an R.R.A. does not qualify the R.R.A. to perform interpretations, preliminary or final, of any radiological examination. EDUCATIONLICENSESCERTIFICATIONSCertified and Registered in Radiography, successful completion of an RA educational program that meets ARRT recognition criteria. BS degree from an accredited educational institution, and 1 year full-time patient-care related clinical experience. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.EXPERIENCESkills and experience typically acquired through two years of experience within a busy Radiology Imaging department. Possession and maintenance of national RA Registration. SKILLSMust be highly proficient in Venipuncture.Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, maritaldomestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity andor expression, or other dimensions of diversity. Excellent benefits Include: · Up to 8% company retirement contribution,· Generous Paid Time Off,· 10 paid holidays, · Paid professional development,· Competitive health and welfare benefit package.