Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Radiology Abdominal
About The Position
The Department of Radiology offers a collaborative, supportive environment that values advanced practice providers and supports professional growth, education, and career advancement. The role contributes to patient-centered care across abdominal radiology services. For the MR Proctogram and Rectal Cancer MRI service, the provider reviews clinical charts for potential exam contraindications, protocols exams, obtains consent, monitors exams and image quality, determines whether exams need modification or sequences repeated, prepares preliminary exam reports, and participates in multidisciplinary pelvic floor board discussions. For general abdominal MR exams, the provider protocols exams and assists the MR Safety Officer in reviewing implanted-device cases. This includes researching device types and coordinating with the MR Safety Officer, MR physicists, and radiologists after device information is obtained. For CT colonography, the provider reviews clinical charts and patient preparation, protocols exams, evaluates image quality, prepares preliminary reports, and provides contrast-reaction coverage.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience; new graduates will not be considered.
- Nurse Practitioner: master's-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
- Nurse Practitioner: current Minnesota RN and APRN licenses and certification as an AGNP or FNP.
- Physician Assistant: graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Physician Assistant: current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.
- Active BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the start date.
- DEA registration.
Responsibilities
- Review clinical charts for MR proctogram and rectal cancer MRI exams and identify potential contraindications.
- Protocol MR proctogram and rectal cancer MRI exams.
- Obtain consent for exams.
- Monitor exams and evaluate image quality; determine whether an exam should be modified or sequences repeated.
- Prepare preliminary reports for MR proctogram and rectal cancer MRI exams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary pelvic floor board discussions.
- Assist the MR Safety Officer with implanted-device case reviews by researching device types and coordinating with the MR Safety Officer, MR physicists, and radiologists.
- Protocol general abdominal MR exams.
- Review clinical charts and ensure proper patient preparation for CT colonography.
- Evaluate CT colonography image quality and prepare preliminary reports.
- Provide contrast-reaction coverage.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
