Full Job Description
Kelsey-Seybold is actively seeking a Radiology Assistant at our Berthelsen Main Campus Clinic and Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center. The provider extender will work in a clinic setting supporting the Radiology Department. Day to Day practice encompasses performing fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided procedures and dictating initial observations for the Radiologist. It is the expectation that the radiology physician assistant will extend the reach of the supervising radiologist in an effort to more effectively and efficiently provide optimum care to the Kelsey-Seybold patient population. This position is 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
General Responsibilities & Office Duties:
• Perform gastro-intestinal fluoroscopy procedures
• Perform genito-urinary fluoroscopy procedures
• Perform fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections/aspirations
• Perform thoracentesis procedures
• Perform paracentesis procedures
• Perform lumbar puncture procedures
• Provide local anesthesia
• Dictate initial observations for the supervising radiologist
• Perform specific duties delineated by supervising radiologist
• Participate in communication with the radiologist, referring providers, nurses, and technologists in coordinating patient care
• Complete scheduling and follow-up protocols.
• Assist in the preoperative assessment, H&P, and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1-year experience is preferred
• Radiology Practitioner Assistant is preferred
• Interventional Radiology experience is preferred
• Has the ability to facilitate and incorporate the full breadth of RPA/RA training into the practice
• Able to perform high level medical judgement and decision-making skills
License/Certification
• Be a registered Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants; or a Radiology Assistant (RA) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Licensed Medical Radiologist Assistant by the Texas Medical Board
• Must be current in BCLS and ACLS
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 to $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
