RS 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Radiographer, Professional Certification

• School: Quinnipiac University
• Department: Diagnostic Imaging
• Course: RS 100
• Professor: Cofsky, S

Document Summary

A radiologist assistant (ra) is an advanced practicing radiologic technologist who works under the supervision of a radiologist. The primary role of an ra is to enhance patient care by assisting the radiologist with patient assessment, patient management and radiological procedures. Knowledge of various medical software, such as diagnostic imaging, electronic medical records, film processing and information management, data entry and information retrieval software. Expertise in radiological positioning equipment: x-ray film processors, units, screens, archiving systems and converters, hypodermic needles. Pros of being an ra: variety of tasks, activities and scope of profession, can work in various states with appropriate certification and training, working in a professional healthcare environment. Cons of being an ra: completion of a 4-year radiologist assistant bachelor"s degree program is necessary for professional certification, programs specifically designed for. Radiologist assistant certification are not available everywhere (only 12 available as of.