Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 243U00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Radiology Practitioner Assistants.
As of today, the following are the total number of Radiology Practitioner Assistants nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Radiology Practitioner Assistants who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Radiology Practitioner Assistants by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Radiology Practitioner Assistants dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Radiology Practitioner Assistants do?
Radiology Practitioner Assistants (RPAs) are advanced radiographers who perform select imaging exams, assist with procedures, and manage patient care under the direct supervision of a radiologist, acting as a radiologist extender to streamline workflows and improve patient care.
Their duties include assessing patients, performing imaging protocols, evaluating image quality, administering contrast agents, and sometimes preparing preliminary reports for the radiologist’s review.
RPAs work in various settings, such as hospitals and imaging centers, to support diagnostic and interventional radiology departments.
Responsibilities
Patient Management: RPAs perform patient assessments, obtain informed consent, and provide patient education and psycho-social support.
Imaging Procedures: They perform a range of diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
Procedure Assistance: They assist with interventional radiology procedures, such as needle and catheter placement.
Radiologist Support: RPAs provide technical support to radiologists, evaluating image quality, adapting exam protocols, and forwarding observations.
Quality Assurance: They ensure adherence to radiation safety standards, minimize radiation exposure to patients, and verify the proper functioning of equipment.
Administrative Tasks: Some RPA roles may involve administrative tasks, such as record-keeping and scheduling, particularly in outpatient centers.
Environment
Hospitals: In both inpatient, outpatient, and trauma settings, to manage imaging workloads.
Outpatient Imaging Centers: To perform focused diagnostic procedures.
Academic Medical Centers: To support clinical operations and educate residents and technologists.
Specialty Clinics: In areas like oncology or orthopedics, where imaging is critical to patient care.
Qualifications
Continuing Education: Ongoing participation in continuing education activities is necessary to maintain certification.
Education: RPAs must complete a recognized educational program and have experience as a registered radiographer.
Certification: They must be certified by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA).
Certifications: Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is typically required.