Radiologist Assistant 2 (100% on-site)
Location: Stanford, CA, United States · Reference: 108719
Stanford University is seeking a Radiologist Assistant 2 to work under a
limited degree of supervision of a radiologist or physician to provide
diagnostic information that assists in diagnoses and therapies. Enhance
patient care and research goals by assisting the radiologist in the diagnostic
imaging environment. Provide support for the design, development,
implementation and execution of research studies.
The Department of Radiology core values are based on professionalism,
integrity, personal responsibility, and service. Our culture promotes,
recognizes, and values the role of staff as partners in an environment that
attracts and fosters the highest quality staff
Duties include:
Work closely with the physician on complex medical imaging procedures, 3D
reformations, and post processing procedures.
Participate in the design, development, implementation and execution of
multiple research studies involving medical imaging systems; use product,
research software and hardware, and/or computer systems to generate
clinical images and data to assist in diagnoses and therapies.
Operate medical imaging systems to obtain images for use in the research
of pathologies and development of clinical imaging procedures; operate
computer systems to generate images for use in clinical diagnoses and
therapies and in the development of research projects.
Transfer, position and instruct patients regarding procedures; instruct
researchers, technologists, and physicians regarding procedures.
Provide technical, scientific, and educational consultation to
researchers, technologists and physicians.
Develop and test new products involving medical imaging and/or 3D
reformations and post-processing.
Post-process volumetric digital image data on 3D workstations; produce and
track quantitative measurements; ensure the post-processed images are of
maximal clinical value.
Accurately record all procedures performed and maintain necessary
paperwork and/or database for scheduling and billing purposes.
Assist with preparation of interesting cases for publication; participate
in the development of standard operating procedures, quality assurance
programs, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties may also be assigned.
Qualifications:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB or ARRT (N) is desired.
BLS – Basic Life Support certification desired.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Two year degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of
education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of judgment and skill.
Reliable self-starting and self-directed nature, exhibiting initiative and
focused work ethic.
Advanced knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, sterile
technique, patient relations, medical imaging examination preparation, and
medical imaging safety and screening procedures.
Advanced knowledge and skills in the operation of medical imaging systems,
3D reformations, and post-processing procedures.
Advanced working knowledge of medical imaging physics, principles, tissue
contrast, and applications.
Advanced knowledge with Unix, Windows, Mac, and/or Linux computer
operating systems; experience in MR system operation and troubleshooting
system and computer issues.
Ability to identify images for post-processing and/or artifacts in the
images; ability to respond to detailed requests for views and/or images
depicting certain anatomy and/or pathology.
Advanced experience in teaching and instruction of technologists,
researchers, and/or physicians.
Ability to collaborate with other professional colleagues.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Must hold one of the following certifications: American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), California Registry of Radiologic
Technologists, American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Technologist (ARMRIT).
Advanced ARRT registry (e.g. CT, MR, etc.) desired.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
No heart implants.
Requires good fitness/aerobic capacity and visual/auditory acuity
including color vision.
Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently grasp forcefully, operate foot and/or hand controls.
Occasionally use a telephone, lightly/fine manipulation,
lift/carry/push/pull patients or equipment that weigh 11 to >40 pounds.
Rarely stand/walk, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other),
twist/bend/stoop/squat, write by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts,
scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will
provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who
requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
'Medical imaging' in this document includes but is not limited to X-Ray,
Nuclear Medicine, CT, PET, and/or Magnetic Resonance. Individuals are
exposed to these forms of imaging and associated high magnetic fields and
noise at greater than80dB TWA on a regular basis.
May be exposed to allergens from animal models, patients and human scan
subjects.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford
colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal
responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses
and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies
and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and
other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,
https:// adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $59.05 to $68.98 per hour.
Compensation outside of the posted range may be considered based on the
candidate's qualifications, experience, and overall skill set.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate
of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a
position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined
based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities
of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental
budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market
pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the
comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website
(https: // cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides
detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards
offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position
may be discussed during the hiring process.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide
reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human
Resources by submitting a contact form .
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in
this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs
without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of
responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
