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RIA is looking to provide preceptorship for 2 Registered Radiologist Assistant students. The current RPA/RRA team covers more than 20 clinical sites and performs more than 40 different clinical exams ...

RIA is looking to provide preceptorship for 2 Registered Radiologist Assistant students. The current RPA/RRA team covers more than 20 clinical sites and performs more than 40 different clinical exams ...

RIA is looking to provide preceptorship for 2 Registered Radiologist Assistant students. The current RPA/RRA team covers more than 20 clinical sites and performs more than 40 different clinical exams ...

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How much do registered radiologist assistant rra jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for registered radiologist assistant rra in the United States is $16.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) may face when working in a busy radiology department?

Registered Radiologist Assistants often encounter the challenge of balancing multiple responsibilities, such as performing advanced imaging procedures, preparing patients, and assisting radiologists with image interpretation. In a busy department, RRAs must manage time efficiently and prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high standards of patient care and accurate documentation. Additionally, effective communication with radiologists, technologists, and referring physicians is crucial to ensure smooth workflow and optimal patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA), you need advanced knowledge of radiologic imaging, patient assessment, and a relevant bachelor's degree plus ARRT certification as an RRA. Familiarity with medical imaging technologies, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and compliance with HIPAA regulations are typically required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for collaborating with radiologists and ensuring patient safety. These skills and qualifications are essential to provide high-quality imaging services, support accurate diagnoses, and maintain optimal patient care within clinical teams.

What is the difference between Registered Radiologist Assistant Rra vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectRegistered Radiologist Assistant RraRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsRequires ARRT certification, RRA credential, and advanced educationRequires ARRT certification and state licensure
Work EnvironmentWorks under radiologists, performs advanced imaging proceduresOperates imaging equipment, prepares patients
Employer & IndustryHospitals, imaging centers, clinics, under radiologist supervisionHospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, independent or hospital-employed

The main difference is that Registered Radiologist Assistants Rras have advanced training, perform more complex procedures, and work closely under radiologists' supervision. Radiologic Technologists focus on operating imaging equipment and patient positioning. Both roles are vital in medical imaging but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA)?

A Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) is an advanced-level radiologic technologist who works under the supervision of a radiologist to enhance patient care in medical imaging. RRAs perform a range of clinical tasks, such as obtaining patient histories, conducting physical exams, and assisting with imaging procedures. They also communicate preliminary observations to radiologists and help ensure the quality and safety of imaging studies. RRAs play a vital role in improving workflow and patient outcomes in radiology departments.
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Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) or Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA)

Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) or Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA)

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Webster, TX

$175.50/hr

Other

Posted 10 days ago


Kelsey-Seybold Clinic rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 66 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

223rd of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Job Summary:

Kelsey-Seybold is actively seeking a Radiology Practitioner Assistant. The provider extender will work in a clinic setting supporting the Radiology Department. Day-to-day practice encompasses performing fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided procedures and reviewing general radiography and ultrasound images and dictating initial observations for the Radiologist.  It is the expectation that the radiology physician assistant will extend the reach of the supervising radiologist in an effort to more effectively and efficiently provide optimum care to the Kelsey-Seybold patient population.  

General Responsibilities & Office Duties: 

Perform gastro-intestinal fluoroscopy procedures 

Perform genito-urinary fluoroscopy procedures 

Perform fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections/aspirations 

Perform thoracentesis procedures 

Perform paracentesis procedures 

Perform lumbar puncture procedures 

Provide local anesthesia 

Dictate initial observations for the supervising radiologist 

Perform specific duties delineated by supervising radiologist 

Participate in communication with the radiologist, referring providers, nurses, and technologists in coordinating patient care. 

Complete scheduling and follow-up protocols.  

Assist in the preoperative assessment, H&P, and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases.  

Recommended qualifications: 

Minimum of 1-year experience is preferred 

Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) or Registered Radiology Assistant (RRA) are preferred.

Interventional Radiology, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy experience are preferred 

Ability to facilitate and incorporate the full breadth of RPA/RA training into the practice  

Able to perform high level medical judgment and decision-making skills 

License/Certification 

Be a registered Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants; or a Radiology Assistant (RA) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 

Licensed Medical Radiologist Assistant by the Texas Medical Board 

Must be current in BCLS and ACLS  

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts H-1B Visas

About Kelsey-Seybold Clinic 

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston's renowned Texas Medical Center. More than 850 physicians and allied health professionals practice at over 40 locations in the Greater Houston area. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in more than 65 medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. An accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging, and diagnostics, 18 onsite Kelsey pharmacies and one specialty pharmacy, and MyKelseyOnline, a secure patient portal, are part of its comprehensive offerings. Kelsey-Seybold partners with major insurers to offer value-based commercial health plans and is in-network with major insurance plans. KelseyCare Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered to Houston-area beneficiaries and affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, has achieved an overall rating of 5-out-of-5-stars as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid CMS annual assessment for eight consecutive years, including 2024.

Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation's first accredited Accountable Care Organization and a Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home. Kelsey-Seybold has many physicians in the Greater Houston area certified for excellence in diabetes and heart and stroke care by the NCQA. In addition to these recognitions, Kelsey-Seybold is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center, and Endoscopy Center.

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by organizational policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Kelsey-Seybold is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.


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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties. Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pearland, TX, US

Year founded

1949