Radiology Practitioner Assistant

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Radiology

Job Title: Radiology Practitioner Assistant

Position #00779970 – Requisition #36934

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology has an opening for a full-time faculty member in the Diagnostic Division, at the rank of Instructor as a Radiology Assistant (RA) (RPA).  This is a terrific opportunity to join a highly progressive department and world-class medical institution that is located on a new state-of-the-art campus on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.  The University of Colorado Hospital is a 620-bed tertiary care center that is the #1 ranked hospital in Colorado, and top 20 in the nation according to US News and World Report.  Denver is consistently ranked as one of the country’s fastest growing and most desirable cities, offering ample opportunities to enjoy the classic, outdoor Colorado lifestyle. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform various diagnostic procedures and exams as well as assist the radiologists in performing exams
• Work in conjunction with physicians
• Responsible for providing clinical imaging services
• Will perform imaging procedures according to established protocols and under direct supervision and when necessary personal supervision of a radiologist. 
• Fluoroscopic GI and GU examinations 
• Fluoroscopic and/or US guided diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections/aspirations 
• May include thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture
• Participate in teaching and training of residents and fellows.  
• Consulting on work in progress and completed work to assure accuracy 
• Providing physician prescribed post-care instructions to patients. 
• Participating in the quality assurance program to conform to federal, state, local, and hospital regulations and guidelines. 
• Working effectively with patients, co-workers, residents, physicians, and supervisors.    

Work Location:The clinical work of the RPA would be located at the Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, CO.  This position may rotate to Highlands Ranch Hospital located in Highlands Ranch, CO. 

Why Join Us:

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: