General information

Job Title

Physician Assistant - RP Tucson - 12453

Functional Area

Clinical - General

City

Tucson

Work Location Type

On-site

State

AZ

Employment Type

Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME

Description & Requirements

Position Description & Requirements

Position Summary

• Provide clinical support for radiologists in general fluoroscopic procedures both invasive and non-invasive.
• Image screening and evaluation.
• Administer intravenous medications or contrast media.
• Catheter placement.
• Act as an intermediate caregiver on behalf of the radiologists.
• Report equipment and system malfunctions/errors to the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Maintain licensure requirements, including continuing medical education and CPR Certification.
• Monitor status of patient exams to ensure patients have been completed with the necessary documents.
• Must be willing to learn new technology when applicable.
• Scope of practice will be driven by the needs of the Radiology department as determined by the radiologists and in accordance with state and/or federal laws.
• Uphold all practice and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

RP Tucson and RP Sol partner in the coverage and support of Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, Arizona. We are a midsize radiology practice with subspecialty expertise in neuroradiology, interventional, and diagnostic. The Northwest Healthcare system is comprised of several facilities providing a range of medical services to the local community. The main hospital within the Northwest Healthcare system is Northwest Medical Center.

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a full-service 300 bed hospital delivering Tucson and surrounding communities with high quality, accessible healthcare. NMC has a state-of-the-art women's imaging center (including 3D mammography), outpatient imaging, three ambulatory surgery centers, and five urgent care facilities. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and is staffed by healthcare professionals dedicated to providing quality patient care.

Situated in southern Arizona, Tucson is the soul of the Sonoran Desert. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and a thriving arts scene, Tucson has a unique charm that attracts residents and visitors alike.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with paracentesis, thoracentesis, ultrasound/CT guided biopsies, tunneled catheters. arthrogram procedures, although training could be considered.
• Willing to learn US guided procedures or other new skills over time.
• Multi-modality (CT, MR, etc) to help in other departments as needed.
• Ability to assist management with quality control tasks and/or administration of daily site schedules.
• Be proficient with fluoroscopic (static or dynamic) and invasive procedures, such as, GI, GU, HSG, arthrograms, steroid joint injections / aspirations, assist or perform intravenous contrast injections and other contrast agents used in Radiology under the supervision of a radiologist, as well as closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
• Reviews Images and provide feedback of the studies performed in the form of a technical report to assist the radiologist in the interpretation of specified studies.
• Serve as a pathway to facilitating and mentoring continuing education to technologists as needed within their scope of practice.
• Must be able to closely follow physician instructions and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
• Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients exercising excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to work effectively with other employees and maintain a cooperative working relationship intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks.
• The demonstration of ethical and professional conduct, including the ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA).
• NP or PA Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona required
• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing
• BLS AND ACLS certification required

RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

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