Radiologist Practitioner Assistant (RPA)

Job Summary:
Radiologist Practitioner Assistants are experienced, registered Radiographers who have additional training and certifications to work as Radiologist Extenders.

Area of responsibility includes:


+ Lead role in patient management and assessment, determining whether a patient has been appropriately prepared for a procedure, and adapting exam protocols to improve diagnostic quality.

+ Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-do-date scientific evidence, clinical judgement, and ethical principles.

+ Performs fluoroscopic exams and procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist.

+ Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding those observations to the supervising Radiologist.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Be certified as an RPA by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants o...

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