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Radiologist Assistant

Employer
YALE UNIVERSITY
Location
Connecticut, United States
Closing date
13 Oct 2019

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University Job Title: Radiologist Assistant
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type:  Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile: Radiologist Assistant (26)
Work Location: Medical School Campus
Worksite Address: 789 Howard Avenue New Haven, CT 06519
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family: Clinical
Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5
Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard): This position requires a rotating work schedule.

Position Focus:

Working with a team of radiologists and other Diagnostic Radiology personnel in the Emergency Department, assists with the provision of efficient, timely care of patients referred for imaging. This consists of providing prompt, final readings 24 hours a day to all emergency patients and inpatients requiring emergent/urgent radiological services. Position will cover overnight shifts.

Essential Duties

1. Evaluates the clinical indication and appropriateness of imaging studies. Obtains detailed patient history and documentation to assist referring physicians in ordering appropriate imaging exams. 2. Approves protocol studies, such as CT, MR, Fluoroscopy and ultrasound exams, and prioritizes the performance and interpretation of those studies. 3. Reviews reports and provides information to clinicians on reported studies. 4. Issues Critical Radiology Test Results via the Veriphy alert system where appropriate. 5. Acts as liaison between radiologists, referring clinicians, technologists, nursing staff, patients and their families. Coordinates all aspects of care with section secretaries. 6. Performs fluoroscopic examinations under the supervision of the attending radiologist. 7. Reviews and dictates ED and various inpatient exams under the supervision of the attending radiologist. 8. Participates in a variety of internal clinical and educational multi-disciplinary conferences. 9. Assists in the proctoring program that is in place for physicians who are practicing outside of their area of sub specialization or who are new to the practice. May involve tracking the proctored cases and following up on communication and reconciliation of discrepant readings. 10. Obtains informed consent from patients when necessary. 11. Responds to telephone calls to the radiologist. Refers appropriate enquiries to the relevant individual. Makes follow-up telephone calls/pages/email communication as clinically appropriate. 12. Provides appropriate education to patients and family members regarding medical findings, radiation, contrast and procedures. Participates in the development of general educational material and consent forms for patients. 13. Provides written instructions to patient and family regarding clinical care. 14. Screens prospective patients for medical eligibility in research protocols and clinical trials. Obtains informed consent when necessary for these various diagnostic and interventional procedures. Develops and manages procedures for intake, medical monitoring and follow-up of these patients. Attends related professional meetings; stays abreast of research literature. 15. Assists with the design and development of presentations, manuscripts and grant and clinical trial proposals. 16. Assists in the development and implementation of new protocols including writing and editing protocols for HIC submission. 17. Oversees data collection for the clinical trials and research studies and maintains strict adherence to protocol requirements as demanded by HIC and FDA. 18. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree and graduation from a Radiologist Assistant program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Demonstrated ability to make appropriate independent decisions, and to appropriately initiate activity with minimal supervision and meticulous attention to detail.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to be flexible in scheduling as needed in order to maintain appropriate coverage.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) Certification or meeting the State requirements for a temporary license pending initial certification.

Drug Screen: No
Health Screening: No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

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