Job Information
SUNY Upstate Medical University Radiologist Practitioner Assistant (RPA) in Syracuse, New York
Job Summary:
Radiologist Practitioner Assistants are experienced, registered Radiographers who have additional training and certifications to work as Radiologist Extenders.
Area of responsibility includes:
Lead role in patient management and assessment, determining whether a patient has been appropriately prepared for a procedure, and adapting exam protocols to improve diagnostic quality.
Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-do-date scientific evidence, clinical judgement, and ethical principles.
Performs fluoroscopic exams and procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist.
Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding those observations to the supervising Radiologist.
Minimum Qualifications:
Be certified as an RPA by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants or have graduated from a Radiology Practitioner Assistant educational program.
Be certified and registered with ARRT in Radiography.
Have at least one year of acceptable clinical experience in radiography.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Radiology. 2 plus years of experience. Pediatric fluoroscopy experience is a plus.
Work Days:
40 hours/week; Specific hours to be determined. Hospital cross campus coverage required.
Message to Applicants:
Position title and qualifications rescoped to meet the needs of the position duties. 10/12/23
Recruitment Office: Human Resources