Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

4 days ago

Nashville, United States Radiology Partners Full time
General information

Job Title

Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Radiology Alliance

City

Nashville

Work Location Type

On-site

State

TN

Employment Type

Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME

Description & Requirements

Position Description & Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

Radiology Alliance is seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to support our practice in the greater Nashville, TN region. This provider will work under the supervision of a Radiologist with appropriate privileges. Job knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Write orders for medications, treatments, tests, and IV fluids consistent with scope of practice of the PA/NP and the supervising radiologist.
  • Review the patient's medical record to verify the appropriateness of a specific exam or procedure and report significant findings to radiologist.
  • Interview patient to obtain, verify or update medical history.
  • Confirm patient ID and procedure site and side.
  • Explain procedure to patient or significant others, including a description of risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow up. Patient must be able to communicate with the radiologist if he/she requests or if any questions arise that cannot be appropriately answered by the Radiology PA/NP.
  • Obtained informed consent. Patient must be able to communicate with the radiologist if he/she requests or if any questions arise that cannot be appropriately answered by the Radiology PA/NP.
  • Determine if patient has followed instructions in preparation for the exam (e.g. diet, pre-medications).
  • Assess risk factors that may contraindicate the procedure (e.g. health history, medications, pregnancy, psychological indicators, and alternative medicines). If procedure is contraindicated by risk factors, case must be reviewed by a radiologist.
  • Obtain and evaluate vital signs.
  • Perform physical examination and analysis of data (e.g. signs and symptoms, laboratory values, and significant abnormalities) and report abnormal findings to the supervising radiologist.
  • Apply ECG leads.
  • Perform urinary catheterization. If the patient is known to have an anatomic anomaly, recent surgery in the area, etc., direct supervision would be needed.
  • Perform venipuncture.
  • M onitor IV therapy for flow rate and complications in compliance with facility and regulatory rules.
  • Position patient to perform required procedure, using immobilization devices and modifying technique as necessary. Application of restraints should be in compliance with departmental rules and regulations.
  • Observe and assess patient who has received moderate conscious sedation in compliance with facility and regulatory rules.
  • Assess patient's vital signs and level of anxiety / pain and inform radiologist when appropriate.
  • Recognize and respond to medical emergencies (e.g. drug reactions, cardiac arrest, and hypoglycemia) and activate emergency response systems, including notification of a radiologist.
  • Administer oxygen as prescribed.
  • Operate a fixed / mobile fluoroscopic unit.
  • Assure documentation of fluoroscopy time.
  • Explain effects and potential side effects to the patient of the pharmaceutical required for examination.
  • Administer contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by the radiologist.
  • Administer general medications as prescribed by the radiologist.
  • Monitor patient for side effects or complication of pharmaceuticals.
  • Perform fluoroscopic examinations and procedures including contrast media administration and operation of a fluoroscopic unit.
  • Perform procedures including contrast media administration and needle or catheter placement under supervision of radiologist.
  • Perform additional procedures that the radiologist deems appropriate including, but not limited to, suturing.
  • Perform routine CT post-processing (e.g. 3D reconstruction, modifications to FOV, slice spacing, algorithm).
  • Perform specialized CT post-processing (e.g. cardiac scoring, shunt graft measurements).
  • Perform MR post processing data analysis: (e.g. 3D reconstructions, MIP, 3D surface rendering, volume rendering).
  • Evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality, and recommend additional images as required (general radiography, CT and MRI; Note: Additional images only in the same modality such as additional CT cuts).
  • Evaluate images for diagnostic utility and report clinical observations to the radiologist. (Note: Applies to general radiography, CT and MRI).
  • Review imaging procedures, make initial observations, and communicate observations only to the radiologist.
  • Record previously communicated initial observations of imaging procedures according to approved protocols.
  • Communicate radiologist's report to referring physician consistent with ACR Communication Guideline.
  • Provide radiologist-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
  • Perform follow-up patient evaluation and communicate findings to the radiologist.
  • Document procedure in appropriate record and document exceptions from established protocol or procedure.
  • Write patient discharge summary for review and co-signature by radiologist.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities with radiology practice (e.g. quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, patient satisfaction).
  • Assist with data collection and review for clinical trials or other research.
  • Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics, as well as adhering to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies, and procedures regarding the standard of care for patients.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan and HIPAA Compliance Plan.
LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Radiology Alliance has provided high quality medical imaging and radiology services to the nine TriStar Health System hospitals in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky for several decades. Today, Radiology Alliance continues to offer a level of professional services and subspecialty expertise that is unmatched in the region. Our team has always been committed to the highest level of medical imaging in order to support the level of subspecialty diagnosis and treatment that is expected by our partnering hospitals, physicians, and imaging centers. With a team of over fifty radiologists, Radiology Alliance is Tennessee's largest private radiology practice group of board certified diagnostic and subspecialty radiologists. By Joining this team, you will truly be backed by substantial resources and a collegial physician led group

Nashville, TN has been voted one of the best places to live in the United States and one of the best places to retire by U.S. News, there is always something to do in this city. Known for its country music-filled streets, hot chicken, thriving nightlife, lower cost of living, no state income tax, and growing job market, people are flocking to this action-packed city. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a vast amount of fun and entertainment year-round, including an abundance of parks, waterways, recreational areas, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. The city has many major and minor league sports teams, and there are several opportunities for higher education through such institutions as Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Must be a graduate of a PA/NP program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the board certification examination
  • BLS AND ACLS certification required
  • Must hold a DEA certificate
  • Licensed or have the ability to be licensed as a PA/NP in the state of TN and KY

RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

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