Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Salary: 58.57-87.85 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.666667
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: Day shift hours, routinely 8am-4pm but may adjust based on patient care and scheduling needs.
Summary:
The Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) practices in accordance with and works in collaboration with an Attending Radiologist. The Radiology APP exercises autonomy in decision-making, while providing expert Interventional Radiology procedures and Imaging skills. The APP will work at multiple Catholic Health System (CHS) sites on a rotational and as-needed basis.
The primary scope of practice includes performing image guided procedures in the Radiology department, inpatient bedside and outpatient Radiology clinics. The Radiology APP will also perform consultations, collect history and perform physical examinations for Interventional Radiology patients. The Radiology APP has the potential to be involved in all phases of care including but not limited to, preprocedural consultation, periprocedural interventions and post procedure follow-ups.
The Radiology APP will evaluate images and review preliminary reports with a supervising/collaborating Radiologist, as well as prepare technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising/collaborating Radiologist.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree as a Physician Assistant approved program with recorded certification or licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State (NYS); current NYS license. Physician Assistant school approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), and accredited by the American Medical Association (AMA) OR graduate of American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) approved Radiologist Assistant educational program
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York with current NYS license
OR
Registered Radiologist Assistants must possess and maintain ARRT certification in Radiography ARRT (R) and a New York State license as a Radiological Technologist
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are also licensed Radiological Technologists (not required) must maintain ARRT certification and a New York State license as a Radiological Technologist
EXPERIENCE
OR
5 years as a practicing Radiological Technologist prior to achieving status as a Registered Radiologist Assistant OR 1 year experience as a practicing Registered Radiologist Assistant
Experience performing clinical procedural work preferred
Experience working in an imaging department preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY
Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
Good standing with Medical Staff Office
Accomplished at establishing trust, developing strong working relationships with a range of audiences including patients, Radiologists, Imaging Technologists, Radiology Nurses, referring physicians, inpatient clinical units, and hospital/Imaging leadership
Strong critical thinking skills
Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), NYS Department of Health, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and other applicable regulatory agencies
Ability to maintain clinical/procedural competencies
Ability to multitask
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking
Works in office areas and patient rooms throughout various facilities
Work hours are varied. Work beyond normal working hours or weekend covering as necessary
Exposed to infectious diseases and uses appropriate personal protective equipment
Works in an environment where ionizing radiation is produced
REQNUMBER: 33089