Physician Assistant- Radiology Partners Phoenix

Radiology Partners•Mesa, AZ

1d•$145,000 - $160,500•Onsite

About The Position

RP Phoenix is seeking an enthusiastic Physician Assistant to work in its hospital-based Interventional Radiology section. The role is highly procedurally oriented and involves performing a range of procedures, with opportunities to expand the scope of procedures as experience is gained. Responsibilities also include pre- and post-procedural evaluation of interventional radiology patients. There is no outpatient clinic responsibility. The practice has been present since 1959 and operates across eight outpatient imaging centers and a cancer center in partnership with the Banner Hospital System.

Requirements

Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a PA in the State of Arizona.
Graduate of an ARC-accredited PA program.
Active DEA license and Arizona state license.
BLS and ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

Interventional Radiology or comparable invasive procedure experience, such as vascular surgery or emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

Place, evaluate, and remove tunneled and non-tunneled lines, including PICC lines and temporary hemodialysis catheters.
Perform thoracentesis and paracentesis.
Perform simple ultrasound- or CT-guided abscess drain procedures, including chest tubes.
Remove and evaluate drains, including through drain injection.
Perform biopsies, including liver, thyroid, bone marrow, and superficial structure biopsies.
Perform spinal procedures, including lumbar punctures and myelograms.
Perform venograms, tube changes, and arthrograms.
Conduct pre- and post-procedural evaluation of interventional radiology patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.