Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc

Radiologic Practitioner Assistant

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent preferred
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • CBRPA certification or eligibility for examination required
  • ARRT certification required
  • State-specific Radiologic Tech (RT) license required
  • BLS/CPR certification required
  • RDPA certification required

Responsibilities

  • Perform various radiology diagnostic and interventional procedures under physician supervision
  • Assess patients prior to surgical procedures and prepare necessary equipment
  • Evaluate and review medical images with supervising physician and prepare technical reports
  • Monitor patient responsiveness throughout the procedures
  • Maintain traffic control in the operating room during surgeries
  • Complete additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Faith-based, mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development in a large integrated health system
  • Participation in a community-focused health organization
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs available
  • Potential for career growth within a large organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

Provides primary health care services in medical imaging with physician supervision. Provides a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services, and exercises autonomy in decision making with regard to patient assessment and patient management under the supervision, guidance and discretion of a supervising physician.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent as recognized by the CBRPA (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
  • Master's Degree: Preferred


Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) or eligible for CBRPA certificate examination: Required
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Required
  • Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
  • Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred
  • Venipuncture certification: Preferred
  • Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (RDPA): Required
  • ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R): Required


Facility Specific License/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required


Essential Functions:
  • Performs procedures including, but not limited to the following: Fluoroscopic procedures (static and dynamic), Venous Access Procedures, PICC after demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician.
  • Assesses patients prior to surgery, including review of pre-operative studies. Gathers supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Collaborates with surgical team to complete case preparation prior to patient arrival in the surgical suite.
  • Evaluates medical images, reviews preliminary reports and images with a supervising physician, and prepares technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising physician.
  • Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
  • Maintains and monitors good "traffic control practices" in the operating room while surgical procedures are in progress.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc

Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
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