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I plan to evaluate how my position as a Radiologist Assistant (RA) has influenced a busy fluoroscopic department at an Academic Pediatric Institution. Both the staff body radiologists and staff radiologic technologists were given a satisfaction survey to judge my performance. First year radiology residents (R1s) from academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 were also given a satisfaction survey to judge my skills at training within the fluoroscopic suite. To receive adequate input, I created a 10-question survey, which was subsequently distributed to the pediatric division body Radiologists and pediatric division Radiologic Technologists. Radiology Residents from academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 were also provided with similar surveys to assess their overall experience of a Radiologist Assistant training them in pediatric fluoroscopy. A total of 29 surveys were distributed. Out of those 29 surveys distributed, 23 surveys were collected: 4 out of 4 Radiologists responded, 9 out of 9 Radiologic Technologists responded, and 10 out of 16 Radiology Residents responded. The total percentage that responded was 79%. Survey results are currently be scored and will be shared. Radiologist Assistants are specialized physician extenders in field of Radiology, who provide a continuity of care, are efficient, provide patient care, and perform a various range of Radiology procedures. RAs work in various areas of Radiology, as well as in private and academic facilities. The utilization of an RA is beneficial to the department and can be considered a key component in teaching Radiology procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]