RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT

Shift: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Rotating weekend call.
Department: Radiology
Compensation:
• Base Pay Range: $90,251.20 - $147,284.80 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB:

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, a natural collaborator, and someone who brings empathy and precision to every patient interaction. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on in diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures, while also serving as a trusted liaison across the care team. We value individuals who are proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional care with integrity and excellence. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in radiology and be part of a dynamic health care team, we invite you to apply today!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE:

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of a radiologist: Evaluate patients. Obtain/document a clinical history, physical exam, consent for diagnostic imaging exam, and image-guided procedures from the patient or medical record. Document diagnostic imaging exams and image-guided procedures in the medical record. Perform pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations of patients undergoing diagnostic imaging exams and image-guided procedures.

Take responsibility for patient assessment, patient management, and patient education for diagnostic imaging exams and image-guided procedures. Nominate orders in the medical record. Communicate radiology results to the appropriate representative on the patient care team. Participate in patient rounds. Act as a liaison between the supervising physician and ancillary staff to ensure the quality of patient care. Remove lines and catheters. Assist with the planning of Y90 procedures. Perform multi-planar and 3D reconstructions and other image analysis techniques. Under the direct supervision of a radiologist: Perform fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging exams. Review patient history and indication prior to performing the exam.

Evaluate image quality, make initial image observations, and communicate observations to the supervising radiologists. Complete minor interventional radiology procedures such as PICC placement, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture, and Myelograms independent of the attending physician. Review patient history, obtain consent, perform a time-out, and complete the procedure as expected. Under the personal supervision of a radiologist: Assist the radiologist with major invasive image-guided procedures. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited Radiologist Assistant (RA) program.

ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.