Radiologist Physician Assistant

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement options

401K options

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking a qualified Radiology Physician Assistant to support our radiologists in diagnosing and treating patients. Responsibilities include assisting with image-guided procedures, monitoring patients, and ensuring accurate medical documentation.

The ideal candidate must hold a current Texas PA license, have a minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience, and possess certifications by the NCCPA. We offer a full-time schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a relevant field.
• Must maintain BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Credentialed and privileged by HMC Medical Staff Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists with image-guided procedures and positioning patients.
• Ensure patient understanding and obtain consent before procedures.
• Monitor patients during and after radiologic procedures.

Skills

Clinical experience in radiology

Fluoroscopy and image-guided procedures

Patient monitoring

Medical documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current Physician Assistant license in Texas

Current certification by NCCPA

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant, sometimes referred to as 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. The 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.

Shift available: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Employment type: Full time. Hours: 8‑hour shifts. Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission TX.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists with image‑guided procedures, help set up sterile fields, position patients, and provide hands‑on support during procedures that use imaging guidance such as ultrasound, CT, or X‑ray.
• Review the patient’s medical history, answer questions, obtain consent when required, and ensure the patient understands what to expect before starting the procedure.
• Review imaging studies, identify 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

• 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).

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, 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.

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