What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologist Assistant position at Holyoke Medical Center?
Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) is an independent community hospital serving individuals and families throughout the cities and towns of the Pioneer Valley. HMC is a full-service hospital that provides a complete line of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services.
Our Radiology team is seeking a Radiologist Assistant to provide primary radiology health care under the direct supervision and oversight of the attending radiologist. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Engages in fluoroscopic guided Upper GI series, Hysterosalpingography, ERCP, LPs, Myelography, VCUG, and Barium procedures.
Performs fluoroscopically guided arthrograms and joint injections.
Performs ultrasound and CT guided paracentesis and thoracentesis.
May assist in the performance of non-endovascular imaging and guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to drainages, biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture and myelography.
Exercises autonomy in decision making with regards to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services.
Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
Obtain patient consent for procedures.
Administers intravenous medications or contrast media, under the supervision of a certified radiologist.
Performs fluoroscopic procedures, both dynamic and static.
Performs specialized imaging procedures under the supervision of a certified radiologist.
Protocols imaging studies.
Issues critical results dictated by the attending radiologist.
Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of a CBRPA program or ARRT program; Masters degree of Health Science Radiologist Assistant; at least two years of experience in diagnostic radiology (scribing plain films, ultrasounds and CT reports for review with the interpreting radiologist; Registered/Licensed as a Radiology Physician Extender and Radiologic Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; in good standing and active registration with CBRPA or ARRT
We offer full benefits package with generous paid time off (PTO), including:
- Malpractice insurance
- CME
- Relocation Assistance
- Low-cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free disability and life insurance
- 403(b) plan
- In-House Pharmacy
- Relaxation Room and Fitness Center
- Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance
- Free onsite parking
Location: Valley Health Systems · Radiology Professional
Schedule: Full Time, day shift
