Radiologist Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY • Posted June 09, 2026
About the Role
Job Summary:
Radiologist Practitioner Assistants are experienced, registered Radiographers who have additional training and certifications to work as Radiologist Extenders.
Area of responsibility includes:
+ Lead role in patient management and assessment, determining whether a patient has been appropriately prepared for a procedure, and adapting exam protocols to improve diagnostic quality.
+ Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-do-date scientific evidence, clinical judgement, and ethical principles.
+ Performs fluoroscopic exams and procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist.
+ Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding those observations to the supervising Radiologist.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Be certified as an RPA by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants o...
Radiologist Practitioner Assistants are experienced, registered Radiographers who have additional training and certifications to work as Radiologist Extenders.
Area of responsibility includes:
+ Lead role in patient management and assessment, determining whether a patient has been appropriately prepared for a procedure, and adapting exam protocols to improve diagnostic quality.
+ Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-do-date scientific evidence, clinical judgement, and ethical principles.
+ Performs fluoroscopic exams and procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist.
+ Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding those observations to the supervising Radiologist.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Be certified as an RPA by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants o...