Radiologic Practitioner Assistant

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent as recognized by the CBRPA (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred


• Master's Degree: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) or eligible for CBRPA certificate examination: Required


• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Required


• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required


• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred


• Venipuncture certification: Preferred


• Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (RDPA): Required


• ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs procedures including, but not limited to the following: Fluoroscopic procedures (static and dynamic), Venous Access Procedures, PICC after demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician.


• Assesses patients prior to surgery, including review of pre-operative studies. Gathers supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Collaborates with surgical team to complete case preparation prior to patient arrival in the surgical suite.


• Evaluates medical images, reviews preliminary reports and images with a supervising physician, and prepares technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising physician.


• Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.


• Maintains and monitors good “traffic control practices” in the operating room while surgical procedures are in progress.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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