PS Radiology Assistant

Job Summary
0.75 FTE 30 hours/week) 1.00 FTE 40 hours/week) options available for this position. The clinical Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant.: 1. Rounds and provides care for patients in general fastpaced SDU and ICU settings as well as inclinic 2. Is responsible for completing history and physical examinations 3. Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies synthesizing information and making informed clinical decisions 4. Developing appropriate care plans which are communicated with patients and family members 5. Responding to patient family and caregiver needs. As a patientfocused organization the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of people through patient care research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion collaboration innovation responsibility integrity quality and trust that are integral to our mission This position is responsible for providing both primary and specialty medical services. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions Coordinate activities of the Interventional Radiology division including preprocedure and postprocedure patient care orders and case review. Provide telephone triage and case evaluation for referring services patients and families including screening for appropriateness of procedure. Patient evaluation and consent prior to Interventional Radiology procedures. Perform a focused history and physical examination on patients prior to procedures and as needed. Serve as consultant to nursing personnel and other health care professionals caring for Interventional Radiology patients. Responsible for patient education; this may involve patients family members or other caregivers. Make followup telephone calls postprocedure. Triage or answer questions regarding postprocedure complications from patients family and caregivers. Make rounds and write progress notes. Develop patient education materials related to interventional procedures. Coordinate outpatient discharge and write orders as needed. Work closely with radiology residents and fellows May function as preceptor for PA/NP professionals. Assist with clinical research if applicable. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide evaluation and coordination of care for Interventional Radiology patients including clinictriage pre and postprocedure patient care through collaborative relationships with the IR team. Serve as a focal point for referrals and provide continuity of care. Manage Interventional Clinic patients independently with minimal MD supervision. Exercise independent judgment in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of certain delegated Medical processes and treatment for Interventional Radiology patients in the clinic Prep and Recovery ED and inpatient units. Communicate plan of care to referring physicians. See and manage consults; coordinate addon cases; triage prioritize and problem solve. Pre and postprocedure order entry. Provide education and consultation to patients and staff as well as referring service. Continuous attention to detail is required. Provide clinical leadership in practice; participate in conference and staff development. Participate in quality improvement and research projects. MAY BE required to perform light IR procedures as necessary including suturing central lines chest tubes gastronomy removals & drains removals. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Often: Infectious disease oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids) hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places or exposure to chemicals).Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required. Nearly Continuously: Hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking standing sitting. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Assistant or Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah; certified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT and credentialed by the Certified Board of Radiology Practitioner Assistants CBRPA or advanced certification by the ARRT in RA to provide primary health care services with Radiologist supervision. Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. This position is responsible for providing care appropriate to the population served. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.