Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Radiology
Burlington, CO - USA
Job Summary
. This contract-based on-site role offers an Associate-level clinician the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic radiology environment.
As a Locum NP/PA Radiology you will work alongside radiologists technologists and nursing staff to support diagnostic and interventional radiology services. Your responsibilities will include patient evaluation procedure support and managing patient care throughout the imaging process. This role directly contributes to the practices ability to provide timely accurate and safe radiology care to patients in the Burlington community.
- Perform focused patient assessments histories and physical examinations for patients undergoing radiology procedures.
- Assist with image-guided procedures including biopsies aspirations drain placements and contrast administration.
- Evaluate patients for procedural readiness document informed consent and coordinate pre-procedural care.
- Monitor patients before during and after procedures to identify and respond to potential complications.
- Administer medications contrast agents and supportive treatments as directed by supervising radiologists.
- Document patient histories findings procedures and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Provide patient and family education regarding procedures post-procedure care and follow-up instructions.
- Collaborate with radiologists nurses technologists and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow and timely service delivery.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives patient safety protocols and interdisciplinary clinical discussions.
- Support coverage needs across radiology services as a locum provider ensuring continuity of patient care.
- Associate-level experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in radiology interventional radiology or a related diagnostic national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the relevant clinical specialty.
- Active unrestricted licensure to practice as an NP or PA in accordance with state regulations.
- Graduate-level education from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Strong clinical assessment diagnostic reasoning and critical decision-making skills.
- Experience with radiology procedures image-guided interventions or pre-procedural patient management is in electronic health records (EHR) systems and accurate clinical documentation.
- Excellent communication skills with patients families physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently while following established protocols and collaborating effectively within a to adapt to changing patient volumes procedural schedules and locum assignment needs.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p
No call requirement
Shifts available at multiple facilities
Case Types: General diagnostic fluoroscopy including barium and water-soluble studies of the GI tract biliary drain studies bladder fluoroscopies etc.
Support Staff: RPAs
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses