Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Radiology Partners El Paso

Radiology Partners•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiology Partners in El Paso is seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who will assist our radiologists in the management of patients for both the hospital and practice. Position may travel between multiple facilities. Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with Radiology Partners goals.

Requirements

Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
Graduate of accredited program
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified
Basic Life Support BLS AND ACLS certification required

Nice To Haves

At least one year of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner experience a plus but not required
Prior experience in performing procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, venous access, modified barium swallows and lumbar punctures is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Perform procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, venous access, modified barium swallows and lumbar punctures.
Assist in direct patient care services, including inpatient and outpatient consults, and follow up
Assist in outpatient Interventional Radiology clinic and all duties necessary to support the clinic
Perform physical examinations, determine medical histories, diagnose and treat illnesses and/or injuries
Assist in facilitating patients for procedures including pre-authorizations, working with facilities to coordinate procedures as needed, processing orders, sending reports back to referring doctors
Perform or assist in fluoroscopic studies
Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
Perform history and physical examinations and consents of radiology patients
Verbal and written communications with referring physicians, nurses, other health care professionals regarding patients to assist and facilitate the medical management of the patients
Educate patients regarding their procedures and care
Other duties as assigned