MRI PA: Arthrograms & Patient-Centered Care (Travel)

Jobtailor; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide safe and patient-centered MRI diagnostic care. You will assess patients, review histories, document consent, and support image-guided arthrograms.

Responsibilities include administering contrast, monitoring for adverse reactions, and collaborating with radiologists and nurses. Travel among Shields MRI sites is required; strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for MA PA licensure.
• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Current NCCPA certification and MA PA license.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred or policy-based.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in MRI diagnostic services.
• Perform patient assessments including history, allergies, medications, labs, and contraindications.
• Verify referring clinician orders and relevant clinical information.
• Perform arthrograms and image-guided procedures within scope and privileges.
• Administer contrast media and other meds per laws, protocols, and policies.
• Obtain and document informed consent; provide pre- and post-procedure education and follow-up.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and emergencies; respond promptly.
• Collaborate with radiologists, MRI technologists, and clinical team.
• Document assessments, procedures, meds, contrast, and clinical information.
• Maintain infection prevention, medication safety, contrast and radiation safety, patient ID, and standards.
• Communicate clinical concerns to supervising radiologists.
• Maintain credentials and site privileges; travel between Shields MRI locations.
• Perform related duties within authorized scope.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Contrast Media Administration

Informed Consent Documentation

MRI Safety Principles

Fluoroscopy Practices

Infection Prevention

Clinical Judgment

Emergency Response

Sterile Technique

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure)

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current MA Physician Assistant license

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred or required per policy)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Shields Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide safe and patient-centered MRI diagnostic care. You will assess patients, review histories, document consent, and support image-guided arthrograms.

Responsibilities include administering contrast, monitoring for adverse reactions, and collaborating with radiologists and nurses. Travel among Shields MRI sites is required; strong communication and safety focus are essential.