Radiology Advanced Practice Provider N

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Health's Mercy Hospital of Buffalo seeks a Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to perform image-guided procedures in Interventional Radiology and to collaborate with Attending Radiologists. The APP will participate in preprocedural to post-procedural care, including history taking, exams, and reporting under supervision.

The position involves autonomy within a team, rotating and as-needed shifts across CHS sites, with a standard daytime schedule and potential overtime based on

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS license as PA or NP in good standing.
• ARRT Radiologist Assistant certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and patient-facing skills required.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

NYS PA license

NYS NP license

Job description

Shift

Shift 1

FTE

0.640000

Facility

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift

Shift 1

Status

Part Time w/Benefits

FTE

0.640000

Bargaining Unit

ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime

Exempt: No

Work Schedule

Days

Hours

Typically 8 am - 4 pm; hours may vary due to clinical needs

Summary

The Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) practices in accordance with and works in collaboration with an Attending Radiologist. The Radiology APP exercises autonomy in decision-making, while providing expert Interventional Radiology procedures and Imaging skills. The APP will work at multiple Catholic Health System (CHS) sites on a rotational and as-needed basis.

The primary scope of practice includes performing image guided procedures in the Radiology department, inpatient bedside and outpatient Radiology clinics. The Radiology APP will also perform consultations, collect history and perform physical examinations for Interventional Radiology patients. The Radiology APP has the potential to be involved in all phases of care including but not limited to, preprocedural consultation, periprocedural interventions and post procedure follow-ups.

The Radiology APP will evaluate images and review preliminary reports with a supervising/collaborating Radiologist, as well as prepare technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising/collaborating Radiologist.

Responsibilities

Education

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree as a Physician Assistant approved program with recorded certification or licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State (NYS); current NYS license. Physician Assistant school approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), and accredited by the American Medical Association (AMA) OR graduate of American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) approved Radiologist Assistant educational program
• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York with current NYS license

OR

• Registered Radiologist Assistants must possess and maintain ARRT certification in Radiography ARRT (R) and a New York State license as a Radiological Technologist
• Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are also licensed Radiological Technologists (not required) must maintain ARRT certification and a New York State license as a Radiological Technologist

Experience

• 3 years as a practicing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

OR

• 5 years as a practicing Radiological Technologist prior to achieving status as a Registered Radiologist Assistant OR 1 year experience as a practicing Registered Radiologist Assistant
• Experience performing clinical procedural work preferred
• Experience working in an imaging department preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
• Good standing with Medical Staff Office
• Accomplished at establishing trust, developing strong working relationships with a range of audiences including patients, Radiologists, Imaging Technologists, Radiology Nurses, referring physicians, inpatient clinical units, and hospital/Imaging leadership
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), NYS Department of Health, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Ability to maintain clinical/procedural competencies
• Ability to multitask

Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking
• Works in office areas and patient rooms throughout various facilities
• Work hours are varied. Work beyond normal working hours or weekend covering as necessary
• Exposed to infectious diseases and uses appropriate personal protective equipment
• Works in an environment where ionizing radiation is produced