Physician Assistant (JR228657)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Physician Assistant to monitor patients in Radiology, primarily focusing on MRI/CT departments. Responsibilities include expediting patient care, performing contrast studies, and responding to emergencies. The role requires a NY state PA license and prior radiology experience. Applicants must be graduates of an approved PA program, certified, and maintain continuing education credits. Weekend shifts are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered PA in New York State.
• Graduate of an approved PA program. Must pass National Certification Exam.
• Knowledge of protocol for XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI.
• Radiology experience required.
• Radiology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient care and throughput in the CT/DR Radiology area and MRI.
• Perform contrast injections and document lab results accurately.
• Assist in emergency interventional procedures and respond to patient emergencies.
• Transfer acutely ill patients and keep the Nurse Manager informed.
• Respond to patient emergencies.
• Retrieves and stores film; films available for reading and consults.
• Attends Radiology conferences and teaching rounds.
• Keeps Nurse Manager and Supervising Physician informed of needs and issues.
• Interact professionally with patients, staff and families; maintain proper dress.

Skills

Licensed and registered PA in New York State

Knowledge of protocol for XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI

Radiology experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

MRI/CT protocol knowledge

Education

Graduate of an approved PA program

Pass National Certification Exam

NCCPA certification

Recertification every 6 years

100 CME credits every 2 years

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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The Physician Assistant monitors the patients while in Radiology, and expedites patients throughout Radiology in a timely fashion with primary focus in MRI/CT department. Outpatient management to perform injections for contrast studies, protocol MRI/CT studies and patient safety. Obtain relevant history, perform a complete or focused physical exam and procures; previous diagnostic testing results. Emergency treatment of any/all contrast adverse reactions resulting from IV administration of same, including follow up. The PA is the first respondent for any adverse patients' incident. Occasional International procedure participation in the monitoring and/care of acutely ill patients.

This position requires shifts on Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient care and throughput in the CT/DR Radiology area and MRI (includes transport/custodial care of patient, if necessary).
• Contrast Injection/Consent Forms/Document labs results etc. Performs procedures in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assist in Emergency Interventional procedures dependent on severity of patient. Primary care giver on night shift rotation.
• Responds to patient emergencies
• Retrieves / stores film collection as needed. Films available for reading and consults.
• Attends Radiology conferences, teaching rounds and presents cases.
• Transfers acutely ill patients.
• Keeps the Nurse Manager and Supervising Physician informed as to the needs, problem areas and suggestions, which may be beneficial to the service.
• Behaves in a professional manner at all times, especially when interacting with patients, staff and family. Dress code maintained appropriately.
• Interacts with peers in a respectful manner, shares responsibilities and communicates frequently in regard to status of patients.

Requirements

• Licensed and registered PA in New York State.
• Must be a graduate of an approved PA program. Must pass National Certification Exam and must pass National Recertification Exam every six years. Must obtain 100 credits of approved CME every two years.
• Knowledge of protocol for XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI
• Radiology experience required.