Radiologist Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
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Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
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Interventional Radiology
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State of New York
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Instructional Support Specialist, NSSL4
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76819
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UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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:
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
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