Radiologist Physician Assistant

Prime Healthcare•Mission, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant , sometimes referred to a s a Radiology PA , Radiology Clinician or Diagnostic Imaging Physician Assistant . A Radiology Physician Assistant (Radiology PA) is a specially trained physician assistant who works in our clinic to support radiologists in diagnosing and treating patients. Our Radiology Physician Assistant may perform imaging-related procedures, take patient histories, assist with image-guided interventions, explain procedures to patients, and help interpret imaging results under the supervision of a radiologist. Shift’s Available : Days – Monday thru Friday ( 8:00am to 4:30pm ) Employment Type : Full Time Hours : 8 -hour shifts Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission TX Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Doctor’s Group is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, one of the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” and “A” rated for patient safety. We offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with certification.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in radiology or interventional specialties.
Prior experience with fluoroscopy or image-guided procedures.
Current Physician Assistant license issued by the Texas Medical Board.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC) required upon hire and maintained.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the HMC Medical Staff Office.

Nice To Haves

Certified Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) designation preferred but not required if experience aligns with scope.
Certified Radiology Practitioner (RPA) or Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

Assist radiologists with image-guided procedures , h elp set up sterile fields, positions patients, and provide hands-on support during procedures that use imaging guidance like ultrasound, CT, or X-ray
Review the patient’s medical history, answers questions, obtain consent when , and ensure the patient understands what to expect before starting the procedure
Review imaging studies, identif y obvious abnormalities, and discuss preliminary impressions with the supervising radiologist to support timely diagnosis and patient care
Order appropriate imaging studies as allowed by state regulations and facility policy
Monitor patients before, during, and after radiologic procedures
Enter detailed notes on procedures performed, patient responses, imaging results, and follow-up recommendations to maintain accurate and complete medical documentation