Radiologist Assistant (RA)

Radiology 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Salary range: $125K–$175K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Salary range: $125K - $175K JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment and Diagnosis - Collects and documents comprehensive data in a systematic and ongoing process pertinent to the patient's health or situation, involving the patient, family, caregiver when appropriate.

Performs age-appropriate and condition-specific diagnostic procedures. Professional Performance - Participates in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process and patient care outcomes. Uses and communicates results to initiate change in practice.

Uses creativity, new knowledge, and innovation to improve care. Takes action to achieve goals identified during performance appraisal and peer review, resulting in changes in practice and role performance. Participates in lifelong learning that improves skills and competence in clinical practice/role performance.

Serves as preceptor, role model, or mentor. Contributes to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care and to foster the profession's growth. Integrates ethical considerations and research findings into practice.

Provides leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocates for the pediatric patient, family and/or caregiver. Serves as a leader, influencing both healthcare practice and policy.

Evaluation - Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data and outcomes to revise or resolve the outcomes, the diagnostic procedure, and the implementation as needed. Includes the patient, family, caregiver and other healthcare providers.

Bases the evaluation process on knowledge, practice, research, and documents appropriately. Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, and system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.

Care Management, Education, and Treatment - Participates in all phases of fluoroscopy used in patient care including collecting history, determining appropriateness and protocoling exams and performing diagnostic testing. Promotes self-management and family centered care.

Employs diverse and complex strategies, interventions, and teaching to promote health and a safe environment. Participates in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care. Documents and communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric diagnostic services.

Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, and interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver. Provides consultation to influence the identified fluoroscopic exams, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system.

Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient, family, caregiver. Performs appropriate procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, and practice. Outcomes Identification and Planning - Develops, prioritizes, evaluates, and modifies the daily division exam schedule.

Addresses each procedure, as appropriate. Derives protocol for exams, that involve the patient, family, caregiver when possible and are realistic to the patient, family, caregiver capabilities and resources.

Considers risks and benefits, appropriateness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines, and clinical expertise. Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved.

To participate in the diagnostic imaging care of patients including but not limited to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department patients, performing imaging procedures within the scope of training and license.

To facilitate communication between Radiology and ordering Clinicians, providing improved outcomes for patients. To assist in training of fellows and residents. JOB QUALIFICATION 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

AART Registration; ODH Licensure; Certification as registered Radiology Assistant from the ARRT Bachelor's degree in a related field Primary Location Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Radiography Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $112,590.40 - $146,369.60 About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better.

We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together.

We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Completion of Application You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application. Need Assistance or Accommodation?

Assistance with Application: For assistance or technical support, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org. Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

If you require an accommodation in the application process, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org.

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures and manage fluoroscopy phases for pediatric patients, including history collection and protocoling. Facilitate communication between radiology and clinicians while assisting in the training of residents and fellows.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree, ARRT registration, ODH licensure, and certification as a registered Radiology Assistant. Candidates must have at least 5 years of related work experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical ProtocolingPediatric CarePatient EducationClinical ResearchMentoringCase Evaluation

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 62% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologist Assistant (RA) at Cincinnati Children's a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiology — ranked against 741 active Radiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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