Government Relations Associate

## Job Description

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is seeking a government relations associate to join the Government Relations Department. This position involves working collaboratively in a highly professional office environment and will ensure the quality and accuracy of government relations activities for ASRT. Other duties include interacting with members and non-members. This role requires advanced communication and interpersonal skills, as well as leadership, problem‑solving and project skills.

## Responsibilities

– Facilitate and maintain project tracking system to assist the Government Relations Department in aligning organizational policy priorities with legislative and regulatory responses.
– Under the direction of the director of government relations and public policy, coordinate the editing, posting and updates of GR information on the ASRT website and other formats as applicable.
– Act as liaison to facilitate internal department requests, including research requests, marketing materials, and printing/shipping needs.
– In coordination with the government relations coordinator, track, monitor and analyze pending legislation and regulations using ASRT’s legislative tracking system and other sources.
– Research appropriate vendors based on departmental needs. Facilitate demonstrations and maintain the final schedule of the contract to ensure renewals are completed in a timely manner.

## Successful Candidates Meet the Following Criteria

– College up to a bachelor’s degree; may accept experience in lieu of degree.
– Advanced organizational abilities and strong communication skills.
– Knowledge of government relations, legislation, regulation and public policy.
– Knowledge of project management practices.
– Ability to build rapport, influence and utilize diplomacy and tact.

## Benefits

– 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft for employees.
– Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
– Vacation, sick time and holiday pay.
– Community volunteer paid time off.
– Tuition reimbursement and opportunity for professional development.

## Who Are We?

At the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, our work makes a difference. As a national, nonprofit membership association for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, ASRT has positively affected our nearly 156,000 members’ lives every day since 1920. We strive to create a positive work environment that is transparent, collaborative, highly professional and service‑driven.

In our state‑of‑the‑art facility, radiologic technologists work side by side with professionals from niches outside of health care to meet the needs of our members. We value our employees and look for opportunities to help them grow. We also provide them with the tools and resources needed to perform their jobs to meet our high expectations. Our track record of supporting our many long‑term employees is a testament to our positive working environment.

ASRT is committed to equal opportunity and promotes hiring and developing a talented workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment. All newly hired employees are subject to the E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

Candidate agrees to adhere to all ASRT health and safety requirements if hired.

## Transparency in Coverage Rule

This link leads to the machine‑readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out‑of‑network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine‑readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

## Equal Opportunity

ASRT is committed to equal opportunity and promotes hiring and developing a talented workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment.

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