Radiology Specialist Assistant
Watertown, NY
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Schedule

This position offers an 8-hour day shift from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with a schedule of 5 days a week.

Job Description

The Radiology Specialist Assistant provides patient care services in accordance with approved delineation of privileges under the supervision of a physician. This role delivers age-appropriate care across the lifespan and supports the continuum of care through clinical expertise, patient assessment, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients within scope of practice and assigned privileges.
• Perform patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principles.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
• Assist supervising physician with radiologic procedures and patient management.
• Maintain patient flow and organize clinical workload effectively.
• Provide guidance and direction to clinical staff involved in patient care.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, hospital policies, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI).
• Perform fluoroscopic procedures, including barium studies, joint injections, paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsies, and various biopsies with imaging guidance.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to prepare procedure rooms, manage equipment, and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Document procedures accurately and educate patients on procedures including obtaining informed consent and providing pre- and post-procedure instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, radiation protection standards, and infection control guidelines.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate of an approved course of study acceptable to the New York State Education Department.
• Bachelor's degree required in Radiologic Technology or a related field; certification as a Radiologist Assistant (RA) or Physician Assistant (PA) with radiology focus preferred.
• Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiography; additional certifications in CT, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology are highly desirable.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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