Interventional Radiology PA

Department: INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Job Details

Req Id    86636
Department    INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked    8.00
FTE    1.066667
Work Schedule    SALARIED 8 HOURS
Employee Status    A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing competent medical care in accordance with the professional scope of practice and current regulatory statutes. As a PA you will be expected to perform hospital consults and rounds, take patient’s history, perform physical examinations, perform radiologic procedures (within scope of practice) under the supervision of a licensed Radiologist, treatment planning within the scope of practice and interpret physical, psychological and preventive health data to determine patient’s needs and problems. Able to prescribe medications as allowed by scope of practice and pharmacy formulary.

Core Job Responsibilities

1. Reports to work as scheduled and on time per policy with predictable regular attendance. Time away from work is approved and taken in accordance with established policies.

2. Takes all reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, employees, and as appropriate, other information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA mandates.

3. Demonstrates positive interpersonal communications in dealing with all others. Recognizes and respects differences in the work place. Demonstrates openness, sensitivity and commitment to the coworkers, patients, family members, and any other visitors to MRG.

4. Consistently demonstrates and incorporates principles of safety and infection control into daily activities. Maintains current knowledge of disaster policies and participates appropriately in disaster drills. Expresses and applies principles of body mechanics to prevent injury and accidents.

5. Displays consistent commitment to customer service and team work. Displays personal behavior that has a positive impact for the team.

6. Demonstrates personal commitment to staying current in field of knowledge, expanding knowledge and skill, and contributing to organizational success.

7. Displays ability to work in an ever-changing environment and participate constructively in change processes.

8. Attends monthly Medical Imaging department meetings when present and or requested; completes education program as requested or approved by MRG.

Education/Experience Requirements

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

Current New York license as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Current BLS certification is required
Current ACLS certification is required
Current Registry R.T.(R) (AART)
Maintain hospital privileges/credentialing where IR procedures are performed
Within the 2 previous years have minimum of 1000 hours of practice following completion of training in area of expertise. Hospital-based training programs may be counted towards these hours.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.