Radiologist Assistant- MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

About the Job

Radiology Assistant

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Medical Group Radiology is seeking a Radiology Assistant to join our expanding team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (MSMHC). This role partners closely with Attending Radiologists and Medical Directors to support the delivery of high-quality imaging services, clinical excellence, and an exceptional patient experience. The Radiology Assistant will function as an integral member of the radiology care team and will be responsible for a broad range of clinical and procedural duties, including:

• Maintaining an active clinical practice in collaboration with supervising radiologists while adhering to established standards, protocols, and procedures
• Performing a variety of fluoroscopic and image-guided procedures, including (but not limited to) barium swallow, small bowel follow-through, barium enema, thyroid biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, spinal taps, and line placement
• Conducting patient assessments, including initial and ongoing evaluations of medical and physical status, and documenting progress notes and relevant clinical data in the medical record
• Implementing radiologist-directed treatment plans and providing patient and caregiver education regarding procedures, results, diagnoses, and discharge instructions
• Clearly explaining procedures, expected outcomes, and potential risks or complications to patients prior to examination
• Reviewing imaging studies in collaboration with supervising radiologists and assisting in the preparation of preliminary technical reports for final radiologist interpretation and sign-off
• Supporting patient management, including coordination of additional imaging or follow-up studies as directed by the supervising radiologist
• Upholding professional and ethical standards in alignment with the ARRT Code of Ethics, as well as all applicable national, state, institutional, and departmental guidelines and policies

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Radiologist Assistant studies from an accredited ARRT-recognized Radiologist Assistant program
• 1–2 years of clinical experience as a Radiology Assistant preferred

This position has a hiring range of $53.19/HR - $86.47/HR

This position has a hiring range of

USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.