What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology APRN/PA position at Midstate Radiology Associates?
Join Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) as a Full Time, 1
Shift, Interventional Radiology APRN or PA. This position involves working at MidState Medical Center in Meriden and Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain (2 days) and Backus Hospital in Norwich (2 days) .
Position Schedule : Four 10-hour shifts (Mon-Fri) (one randomized day off per week), with opportunity to moonlight.
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Compensation : MRA offers competitive starting compensation based on qualifications and experience. The compensation range for this position is between $53.85 and $86.54 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. To minimize redundant workflow and communication, the AP serves as the overall triage person for queries and add-on cases. The AP works daily under the direct supervision of a diagnostic or interventional radiologist in the department. The AP performs cases independently in fluoroscopy, US, and CT, as appropriate by skill level. In many cases, the AP works directly with the IR MD, "scrubbed together." The AP works with radiology nursing and clinical staff to update and oversee preparation of the procedure whiteboard each day and upcoming day.
Key Accountabilities :
- 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 patients 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 / learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge base to promote and provide education to the patient and their family.
- Acts as a liaison for patients, families, and health professionals.
- Assists patients and physicians during procedures within the department.
- Assure the pre-procedural information and instructions are delivered to patients upon scheduling of the procedure.
- Collaborate with referring offices to facilitate care of patients
- Provide 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 the 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.
- Procedures such as :
Suturing
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
QUALITY ASSURANCE / EVALUATION
Whether the AP who has been hired by a radiology practice is new to IR or experienced, monitoring of outcomes and complications should be documented. Easily accessible documentation of this monitoring will be critical should a serious complication or adverse event occur.
Performance reviews should be conducted semiannually in the first 2 years of employment. This can assist in identifying areas of strength as well as those needing further training. Such meticulous documentation also assures hospital administrators and medical staff that appropriate training and monitoring are always being provided.
The AP should keep a log of procedures performed as well as outcomes.
Qualifications Guidelines :
Education Required :
Certified by ANCC or AANP as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or (AG-ACNP)
Licensed and Credentialed by the Connecticut Board of Physician Assistants
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :
The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our team at Midstate Radiology Associates benefits from a diverse workforce and we welcome anyone to apply :
Midstate Radiology Associates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
To learn more about Midstate Radiology Associates, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, please visit our website : www.MidstateRadiology.com
Weekly Schedule : Four 10-hour shifts (Mon-Fri) (one randomized day off per week)
Weekly Hours : 40
Compensation details : 53.85-86.54 Hourly Wage
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Salary : $54 - $87
