Procedural Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job Details:

Job Location: Midwest Radiology PA - MWR - ROSEVILLE, MN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $132400.00 - $157500.00Salary/year, St. John’s Hospital Mon/Wed/Fri; Woodwinds Hospital Tues/Thurs. JOB TITLE: Procedural Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner LOCATION OR DEPARTMENT: Clinics and Hospitals EXEMPT STATUS/GRADE: Exempt/Non-Exempt <30hrs REPORTS TO: Director of Practice Operations/Radiologist(s) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None SUMMARY OF POSITION: A dynamic role focused on performing a wide variety of procedures according to established protocols with the major goal to provide quality patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate the day’s schedule of procedures.
• Independently perform procedures under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician.
• Evaluate and review medical reports and images, prepare and sign off on technical reports.
• Assess and evaluate the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
• Participate in patient management, including prescriptive powers for acquisition of additional imaging procedures, following review with the supervising physician.
• Administer and/or order intravenous medications and contrast media, under the supervision of a physician.
• Dependable – consistently at work and on time.
• Works effectively with a variety of professional and ancillary personnel.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education
• Presents a positive attitude and a professional appearance.
• Insures patient privacy and dignity.
• Incorporate company values into daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate responsibility, honesty, integrity, and regard for the privileges, rights, property and information of patients and employee’s privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the highest ethical standards
• Must become credentialed at the various hospitals, clinics and with multiple payers.
• May require local travel between hospitals and clinics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5 plus years of relevant PA/NP experience, preferably in performing procedures.
• Physician Assistant licensure or Nurse Practitioner licensure required and must be maintained in good standing.
• For NPs - Received and maintains current Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• DEA registration required and must be maintained in good standing, if applicable.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Maintains required CMEs for licensure.
• Knowledge of Physician Assistant principles, procedures, methods and techniques required.
• Specifically, the ability to apply procedure-based training techniques to become an independent proceduralist with minimal supervision.
• Excellent patient care, problem solving, organizational, communication and technical skills required.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and with all levels of the organization required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and take initiative required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure a safe work environment.
• Must be willing to travel between the various clinics and hospitals served.
• Must be competent in using a computer keyboard, email, dictation, EPIC, and PACS or similar applications/systems. DAILY PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Works with staff to safely assist patients to walk, sit, stand, and move to and from the exam table, wheelchair and/or Hoyer lift. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
• High-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood products, bodily fluids and/or hazardous materials common to a radiology setting.
• High-Potential exposure to ionizing radiation exams rooms and/or involved in the use of ionizing radiation common to a radiology setting.