Radiologist Physician Assistant

Mission Hospital Inc; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Mission Doctor’s Group at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX seeks a Radiology Physician Assistant to support radiologists in imaging-guided procedures and patient care. The role involves reviewing histories, obtaining consents, and documenting outcomes, with duties across ultrasound, CT, and X-ray procedures.

Qualified candidates have a PA degree, TX license, NCCPA certification, and experience in radiology or interventional settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in radiology or interventional specialties.
• Prior experience with fluoroscopy or image-guided procedures.
• Current Physician Assistant license issued by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current certification by the NCCPA.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required upon hire and maintained.
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the HMC Medical Staff Office.
• RPA designation preferred but not required if experience aligns with scope.
• Certified Radiology Practitioner (RPA) or ARRT registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists with image-guided procedures, help set up sterile fields, position patients, and provide hands-on support during procedures using ultrasound, CT, or X-ray.
• Review patient history, answer questions, obtain consent, and explain what to expect before procedures.
• Review imaging studies, identify obvious abnormalities, and discuss preliminary impressions with the radiologist.
• Order imaging studies as allowed by state regulations and facility policy.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after radiologic procedures.
• Enter detailed notes on procedures, patient responses, imaging results, and follow-up recommendations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Image-guided procedures

Fluoroscopy

Patient communication

Education

Physician Assistant program graduate

Texas Medical Board license

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Credentialed by HMC

RPA designation (preferred)

ARRT (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available : Days – Monday thru Friday ( 8:00am to 4:30pm ) Employment Type : Full Time Hours : 8 -hour shifts Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission TX We are seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant , sometimes referred to a s a Radiology PA , Radiology Clinician or Diagnostic Imaging Physician Assistant . A Radiology Physician Assistant (Radiology PA) is a specially trained physician assistant who works in our clinic to support radiologists in diagnosing and treating patients. Our Radiology Physician Assistant may perform imaging-related procedures, take patient histories, assist with image-guided interventions, explain procedures to patients, and help interpret imaging results under the supervision of a radiologist.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Doctor’s Group is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, one of the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” and “A” rated for patient safety. We offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Assist radiologists with image-guided procedures , h elp set up sterile fields, positions patients, and provide hands-on support during procedures that use imaging guidance like ultrasound, CT, or X-ray
• Review the patient’s medical history, answers questions, obtain consent when required , and ensure the patient understands what to expect before starting the procedure
• Review imaging studies, identif y obvious abnormalities, and discuss preliminary impressions with the supervising radiologist to support timely diagnosis and patient care
• Order appropriate imaging studies as allowed by state regulations and facility policy
• Monitor patients before, during, and after radiologic procedures
• Enter detailed notes on procedures performed, patient responses, imaging results, and follow-up recommendations to maintain accurate and complete medical documentation

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in radiology or interventional specialties.
• Prior experience with fluoroscopy or image-guided procedures.
• Current Physician Assistant license issued by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC) required upon hire and maintained.
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the HMC Medical Staff Office.
• Certified Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) designation preferred but not required if experience aligns with scope.
• Certified Radiology Practitioner (RPA) or Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf