Radiology Physician Assistant

Radiology Physician Assistant Great Lakes Medical Imaging LLC

• 2.9 Williamsville, NY Job Details Full-time $100,000
• $130,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Treatment plan development Interventional radiology Direct patient care Clinical supervision Phone communication BLS Certification Greeting customers Mid-level ACLS Certification Continuous improvement Basic life support Decision making Computer skills Prescribing medications Patient interaction Healthcare diagnosis Patient charting Patient treatment Care coordination Medical terminology Communication skills Interventional radiography Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description This role works as part of the Interventional Radiology Department of Great Lakes Medical Imaging.

The team provides services to Buffalo General Hospital, ECMC, and GLMI. The Radiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner practices medicine within the scope of authority and privileges granted by Great Lakes Medical Imaging. This position assists physicians with the evaluation, management and treatment of a wide spectrum of patients with different medical problems, procedures and co-morbidities. This includes assisting in procedures under the guidance of X-Ray, Ultrasound, or Cat Scan technologies. This position works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocol(s). Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care. Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis. Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice. Performs minor interventional procedures within scope of practice. Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice. Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules. Assists the Interventional Radiology physicians in the evaluation, management and treatment of patients. Assists the Interventional Radiologist in the performance of procedures using radiologic guidance Work will be coordinated with other APP's and will support multiple radiologists. Provides coverage to other locations, as needed Performs supervision for contrast injections Other duties as needed

Necessary Skills:

Strong computer skills including use of information systems and Google based programs Problem solving skills Strong oral communication skills including both phone and in person Strong patient care skills and diplomacy Experience in radiology or medical terminology

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Nurse Practitioner program. Active NY medical license and certification by the appropriate accreditation body. Active BLS and ACLS. Radiologic Technologist certification strongly preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

May be asked to lift up to 25 pounds Standing, walking, sitting, keyboard use for long periods of time Ability to listen and communicate with patients face to face or over the phone Will be required to read, write, work in a fast-paced office setting Ability to make decisions and think quickly Must have mental and physical capabilities to perform all tasks listed above

The Great Lakes Way Mindset, Values, and Behaviors MINDSET:

Compassion, at every interaction Patient Care

• Customer Service Greet with eye contact and share a smile. Interact with patients at their pace and level. Demonstrate patience and compassion when interacting with patients. Act on opportunities to go above and beyond. Quality
• Strive for Excellence Share information, knowledge, and expertise. Ask for, accept, and use feedback. Anticipate and prevent potential problems. Be responsible and efficient with Great Lakes resources (time, scheduling, property, equipment, etc.). Take personal responsibility for your work area and the quality of your work. Look for and act on opportunities for continuous improvement. Teamwork
• Perform as One Team Speak positively about Great Lakes, team members, and patients.

Recognize and share successes of the Great Lakes Way in action. Proactively offer to help others. Be flexible and embrace changes with a positive attitude. Contribute to a fun, energetic, and positive work environment. Practice blameless problem solving, assuming the positive intentions of others.