Local Contract Assistant - Radiology Technologist
Stanford, CA
Apidel Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Description
Job Title: Radiologist Assistant
Location: Stanford, CA 94305
Duration: 3-6 months (with possibilities of extension)
Shift: M-F 8am-5pm

Duties:
• Radiologist Assistant to work under a limited degree of supervision of a radiologist or physician to provide diagnostic information that assists in diagnoses and therapies.
• Work closely with the physician on complex medical imaging procedures, 3D reformations, and post processing procedures.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and execution of multiple research studies involving medical imaging systems; use product, research software and hardware, and/or computer systems to generate clinical images and data to assist in diagnoses and therapies.
• Operate medical imaging systems to obtain images for use in the research of pathologies and development of clinical imaging procedures; operate computer systems to generate images for use in clinical diagnoses and therapies and in the development of research projects.
• Transfer, position and instruct patients regarding procedures; instruct researchers, technologists, and physicians regarding procedures.
• Provide technical, scientific, and educational consultation to researchers, technologists and physicians.
• Develop and test new products involving medical imaging and/or 3D reformations and post-processing.
• Post-process volumetric digital image data on 3D workstations; produce and track quantitative measurements; ensure the post-processed images are of maximal clinical value.
• Accurately record all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork and/or database for scheduling and billing purposes.
• Assist with preparation of interesting cases for publication; participate in the development of standard operating procedures, quality assurance programs, and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Education & experience (required):
• Two-year degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• High degree of judgment and skill.
• Advanced knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, patient relations, medical imaging examination preparation, and medical imaging safety and screening procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the operation of medical imaging systems, 3D reformations, and post-processing procedures.
• Advanced working knowledge of medical imaging physics, principles, tissue contrast, and applications.
• Advanced knowledge with Unix, Windows, Mac, and/or Linux computer operating systems; experience in MR system operation and troubleshooting system and computer issues.
• Ability to identify images for post-processing and/or artifacts in the images; ability to respond to detailed requests for views and/or images depicting certain anatomy and/or pathology.
• Advanced experience in teaching and instruction of technologists, researchers, and/or physicians.

Certifications & licenses:
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• NMT-RHN, California Nuclear Medicine Technologist License.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), California Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
• Advanced ARRT registry (e.g., CT, MR, etc.) desired.
• BLS – Basic Life Support certification desired.