Physician Assistant - Radiology

Radiology maintains a small group of Physician Assistants that support various Divisions within the department. Tasks will include inpatient consults and Pre/Post Procedure Unit support for Interventional Radiology, Paracentesis and Thoracentesis for Ultrasound, and other minor procedures throughout Radiology.

Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient consults and support for the Pre/Post Procedure Unit in Interventional Radiology.
• Perform Paracentesis and Thoracentesis for Ultrasound, along with other minor procedures throughout Radiology.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to provide comprehensive care for assigned patients.
• Work as a first assist in the operating room or perform complex procedures regularly, which is greater than 50% of their time.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide coverage for various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, consult and make referrals, and collaborate with the health care team.
• Obtain patient history, conduct comprehensive assessments, order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments, as well as non-pharmacological therapies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and make appropriate referrals.
• Perform minor procedures as approved by the AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
• Involve in patient and family education of disease management and treatments.
• Participate in research or educational activities within the department.
• Serve as mentors and participate in clinical improvement and research projects.
• Demonstrate leadership through involvement on committees and team projects, education, and research.
• Remain active in professional organizations and participate in community activities.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs.
• Manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.

 

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

New Grads will not be considered at this time

Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.  

Additional Qualifications: 
Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date, or Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) and DEA registration required

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• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
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