APRN or Physician Assistant, Interventional Radiology

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Full Time Regular Meriden - Midstate Medical Center, Meriden, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $53.85 To $90.54 Hourly

Join Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) as a Full Time, 1st Shift, Interventional Radiology APRN or PA. This position involves working 2 days at Central Region (Mid State Medical Center and Hospital of Central Connecticut) and 2 days at East Region (Backus Hospital and Windham Hospital).

Position

Schedule:

Four 10‑hour shifts (Mon‑Fri) (one randomized day off per week), with opportunity to moonlight.

Compensation: MRA offers competitive starting compensation based on qualifications and experience. The compensation range for this position is between $53.85 and $90.54 per hour.

Position Summary: Advanced Practitioners are a vital part of Midstate Radiology Associate's approach to workflow and patient care. The role of an AP in a hospital setting is to coordinate procedure‑related clinical operations each day and to prepare cases, staff, and patients for upcoming cases. The AP serves as the overall triage person for queries and add‑on cases and works daily under the direct supervision of a diagnostic or interventional radiologist.

The AP performs cases independently in fluoroscopy, US, and CT, as appropriate by skill level and works closely with the IR MD, “scrubbed together.” The AP works with radiology nursing and clinical staff to update and oversee the preparation of the procedure whiteboard each day and upcoming day.

• Provides direct care to patients, demonstrating knowledge of the interventional radiology patient population and procedures with the ability to collect and interpret information that meets patient needs.
• Assesses health status of patients in ambulatory settings, through physical examinations and review of medical history.
• Participates in the design and implementation of individualized case and patient management plans in collaboration with staff physicians.
• Oversees maintenance of communication between patients and physicians between visits.
• Initiates and interprets laboratory, x‑rays and other diagnostic tests and results as necessary and appropriate.
• Evaluates medical information obtained from performing physical examinations and testing. Prescribes medication and independently initiates treatment.
• Prepares and dictates patient progress notes, history and physicals as well as consult letters to referring physicians and health care providers.
• Coordinates initial and follow‑up health education through teaching and counseling.
• Utilizes teaching and learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge base to promote and provide education to the patient and their family.
• Act as a liaison for patients, families, and health professionals.
• Assists patients and physicians during procedures within the department.
• Ensures pre‑procedural information and instructions are delivered to patients upon scheduling of the procedure.
• Collaborates with referring offices to facilitate care of patients.
• Provides clinical direction to office staff.
• Triage all outpatient problem phone calls and determine plan of care.
• Complete all outpatient pre‑procedural orders and screening per radiology‑specific standards.
• Facilitates patient scheduling as needed.
• Participates in any performance improvement projects within the guidelines established by the physicians of the practice.
• Participates in continuing education and maintains required credentials.
• Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Diagnoses and treats according to interventional radiology treatment guidelines.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

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