Syracuse

Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

Full-time

Opening on: Jan 6 2025

Interventional Radiology

State of New York

Instructional Support Specialist, NSSL4

76819

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:

• 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.

Please refer the Job description for details