RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS
Job Title:
Certified Radiologist Assistant
Location:
Hospitals and/or RIS Outpatient Centers
Division/Dept.:
Radiology and Imaging Specialists
Reports To:
Director of Interventional Radiology
The Certified Radiologist Assistant is an experienced, registered radiographer who has obtained additional education
and certification that qualifies them to serve as a radiologist extender. The Certified Radiologist Assistant works under
the supervision of a radiologist to provide quality patient care in a hospital and/or outpatient facility.
1. Able to perform a variety of hospital and outpatient procedures following the protocols established by the hospital
and/or outpatient facility.
2. Conducts initial and on-going assessment of patients' medical and physical status, periodic evaluation, and progress
notes. Records pertinent data in the medical record.
3. Implements physician-directed treatment plans. Conducts patient/parent education and counseling covering health
status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning. Explains effects and potential side effects to the patient
4. Demonstrates compassion to ensure quality patient care and satisfaction while maintaining patient confidentiality.
5. Performs various procedures, follow-up patient evaluations, and communicates findings to the radiologist.
6. Evaluates images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and recommends additional images within the same modality
as required. Reports clinical observations to the radiologist.
7. Demonstrates current competence based on results of OPPE and outcomes with a minimum of care for at least 50
diagnostic radiology cases within the past 24 months.
WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Current certification or registration as a Certified Radiologist Assistant granted by the American Registry of Radiologic
Adheres to the State of Florida requirements for licensure for CRA.
Documentation of the number and types of cases performed during the past 24 months.
Documentation of successful completion of Fluoroscopy Safety Training with a minimum score of 80%.
Current ACLS certification.
SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and patients, and the ability to
This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or
without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting
