Radiologist Assistant

Radiologist Assistant  

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

The Radiology Assistant (RA) is a healthcare professional certified and registered in radiology and is credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to provide primary healthcare services in medical imaging with physician supervision. Within the physician-RA relationship and under the supervision, guidance and discretion of the supervising physician, RA's exercise autonomy in decision making in the role of primary health care provider with regard to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of medical imaging and interventional services. 
 

A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Evaluate the daily schedule of procedures with the supervising physician and determine where their skills will be utilized. 

• After demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician, perform procedures including, but not limited to: Fluoroscopic procedures, Ultrasound guided biopsies and/or drainages, CT guided biopsies and/or drainages, Arthrograms, Myelograms, Vascular Access Procedures including Venograms/Arteriograms, Venous Access Procedures including declots/Permacath Placement/Central Line Placement, IVC Filter Placement, Fistulgrams, Nephrostograms, Cholangiograms, Gastrostomies and any other procedures the radiologist deems necessary. 

• Evaluate medical images, review preliminary reports and images with a supervising physician and prepare technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising physician. 

• Assess and evaluate the physiological and psychological responsiveness of each patient. 

• Participate in patient management, including prescriptive acquisition following review with the supervision physician. 

• Administer and/or order intravenous medication and contrast media, under the supervision of a physician and record documentation in the medical record. 

• Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics, as well as adhering to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the standards of care for patients. 

• Maintain patient modesty and comfort, perform basic nursing functions, report any change in patient condition or behavior, respect confidentiality of patient records and maintain professional demeanor. 

• Support Corporate Compliance initiatives by attending departmental meetings/in-services to maintain current knowledge and understanding of appropriate compliance-related processes in their job, department, and entity. 

• Understand their obligations to report activity that is illegal and unethical. 

• Understand the process of reporting illegal or fraudulent activity via the Compliance Hotline.  

• Demonstrate requirements of HIPPA regulations within scope of job responsibilities. 

• Assess and identify signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect for all populations served. 

• Encourage patients to be active partners in their care to prevent harm or injury. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an educational program recognized by the ARRT.  

• Certified and in active standing with the AART.  

• Validation of participating in continuing education with a minimum of 50 credit hours in each biannual period.  

• Registered Technologist in Radiology credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and must be a Registered Radiologist Assistant credentialed by with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – R.R.A., RT(R)(ARRT). 

• Current state radiologic license as a Radiographer.  

• Current license as a Radiologist Assistant with the State Medical Board of Ohio.  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.  

• Three years of experience as a Registered Radiology Technologist.