Location:

Altru Hospital

1200 South Columbia Road

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $47.55 - $71.33

Summary:

Schedule: 40 hours per week, M - F, 8:00am - 4:30pm. No weekends required.

The Radiologist Assistant performs Radiologic Exams/Procedures within their scope of licensure and under the direction of the Radiologist. They assist the Radiologist as needed and ensure all required documentation and policy/procedures have been completed and followed. The Radiologist Assistant may perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assures that documentation is completed so that the needs of the radiology physician are met, i.e., appropriate reason for exam. Maintains documentation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) of Radiologists and staff.

• Assures that exams that require consent is acquired. Ensures inpatients are properly identified by armband verification and outpatients via verbal name and birth date verification.

• Provides medical images/exams that are complete and of the highest quality to ensure they meet department standards.

• Prepares and administers IV and oral contrast under the direction of a Radiologist according to standard operating procedure.

• Monitors services by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new procedures.

• Functions as a resource for staff and physicians regarding procedures and techniques. Trains staff in accordance with the needs of the exams performed.

• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
   

Certifications:

• Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.) | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes:

• Must be certified and registered with ARRT in Radiography

• Complete an ARRT approved Radiologist assistant masters or doctoral program

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)

• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)

• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)

• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)

• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

• See: Continuously (67-100%)

• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R2956