Job Title: Radiology Physician Assistant

Updated Date: 12/13/2023

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

At East River Medical Imaging, our mission is to consistently provide the highest quality and availability of diagnostic imaging with compassion and comfort for our patients. Each of our physicians is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Together, they represent all areas of sub-specialty medical imaging, including cross-sectional, musculoskeletal, oncologic and neuroradiology. We are currently seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to expand the capabilities of the ERMI practice by providing certain radiologic services and offering specific expertise in assisting ERMI’s team of radiologists. PAs can be successful in offering exceptional patient care by completing the following duties.

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Duties

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• Work collaboratively with radiologists, nurses, technologists, and care coordinators to ensure optimal patient care and proper communication.

• Report to and follow the directions of ERMI radiologists.

• Conduct physical examination of patients appropriately for present medical concern and health history.

• Perform routine interventional radiology procedures (port-a-cath placement, permcath placement, paracentesis, certain biopsies and drainages, IVC filter placement/retrieval, etc.).

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures (ultrasounds, X-Rays including fluoroscopy, etc.) under radiologist supervision.

• Assist with more complex interventional radiology, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine procedures as necessary.

• Make sure procedures align with patient health history and present concerns.

• Perform patient consultations.

• Provide doctors with personal evaluations of images and lab results, contributing to their own analyses, when needed.

• Order diagnostic laboratory results and other radiology tests.

• Appropriately and accurately add procedure, treatment, and result information to patient charts.

• Arrange follow-up appointments for patients as needed.

• Obtain informed consent from patients for all procedures.

• Ensure all patients are informed on post-procedure treatment and care.

• Strictly execute HIPAA procedures and policies.

• Make referrals for future care of patients.

• Facilitate a rapid care response in case of an emergency.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge/skills by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and performing requirements of maintaining all licenses/certificates.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's or master's degree in physician assistant studies; 1+ year of experience in a radiology practice or hospital setting; completed radiologist assistant training or radiologic technologist training.

Skills:?

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft OS.

• Strong working knowledge of New York City medical health and safety protocols.

• Excellent project and time management skills.

• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to detail.

• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

• Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and communications.

• Ability to maintain composure and positive demeanor when working with acutely ill patients.

• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA protocols and policies.

• Ability to analyze and interpret basic medical images and lab results.

• Demonstrated knowledge of radiology technology equipment (X-Ray machines, MRI scanner, ultrasound machine, CT scanner, etc).

• Sharp hand-eye coordination.

• Deep understanding of medical imaging modalities.

• Familiarity with radiology computer systems (RIS/PACS or equivalent).

• Clinical reasoning skills.

• Demonstrated ability to read and work with medical record data.

• Committed to building on medical knowledge and to continue learning on the job.

Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public in English. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, word processing software; MS Excel spreadsheet software; Database software. Experience using digital medical record software.

Certificates and Licenses:

NYS licensure and NCCPA certification required. CBRPA certificate preferred. BLS or BCLS certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Advisory responsibilities pertaining to duties listed above.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.