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Adventist Health

Radiologic Practitioner Assistant (Full-Time, Day Shift)

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What they do

An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$143,636 / year median in California

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Job Summary:
Provides primary health care services in medical imaging with physician supervision. Provides a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services, and exercises autonomy in decision making with regard to patient assessment and patient management under the supervision, guidance and discretion of a supervising physician.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent as recognized by the CBRPA (some certifications will require Bachelor's):
Preferred Master's Degree:
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) or eligible for CBRPA certificate examination: Required American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred Venipuncture certification: Preferred Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (RDPA): Required ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R):
Required Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required Essential Functions:
Performs procedures including, but not limited to the following: Fluoroscopic procedures (static and dynamic), Venous Access Procedures, PICC after demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician. Assesses patients prior to surgery, including review of pre-operative studies. Gathers supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Collaborates with surgical team to complete case preparation prior to patient arrival in the surgical suite. Evaluates medical images, reviews preliminary reports and images with a supervising physician, and prepares technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising physician. Assesses and evaluates the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient. Maintains and monitors good "traffic control practices" in the operating room while surgical procedures are in progress. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.
Visit https:
//adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.