Physician Assistant

One Brooklyn Health•New York, NY

12d

About The Position

The Neurointerventional Surgery (NIS) Physician Assistant provides clinical and technical support for neurointerventional and interventional radiology care. The role supports patients throughout diagnostic imaging and treatment procedures and helps ensure accurate, high-quality results. Duties include assessing and caring for patients undergoing invasive procedures, assisting physicians during neurovascular and other special procedures, and supporting the operation and maintenance of radiological equipment. The position includes on-call responsibilities, with the ability to respond to an emergency special procedure within 60 minutes after notification.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
At least three years of experience as a radiology technologist.
Licensed and currently registered as a Physician Assistant in New York State.
New York State Radiology Technologist License.
Ability to use OBH electronic record systems, equipment, and other relevant healthcare and billing systems.
Ability to operate imaging equipment.
Must remain courteous and confident.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to stand, reach, and walk for prolonged periods throughout the workday; stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred but not required.
ARRT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage NIS patients with the NIS attending in the emergency room and inpatient settings, write consults, and participate in procedures as a scrub technician or PA in the angiography suite.
Assist with operating the biplane machine and manage radiological equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and operation.
Help prepare patients for procedures, including preparing the groin, applying sterile drapes, and connecting lines, three-way rotary hemostatic valves, and catheters.
Ensure patient safety and comfort during radiological examinations and provide radiographic care for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
Write required post-procedure notes and orders, and hand over patients to the ICU or floor team.
Round with the NIS attending in the ICU and stroke unit and complete progress notes.
Practice regulations governing sterile techniques and use patient-monitoring equipment; be knowledgeable about emergency procedures when called upon by the doctor or nurses conducting an examination.
Notify the supervisor, service engineers, or department supervisors of room or equipment conditions requiring corrective action, repair, or replacement, or that could affect the safety, health, or welfare of patients or employees.
Accept on-call duties according to service needs and be able to respond to an emergency special procedure within 60 minutes after proper notification.
Perform other duties as required.