IR Physician Assistant at RP Phoenix in Mesa, AZ!

Job Summary RP Phoenix is seeking an enthusiastic Physician Assistant to work in the Interventional Radiology section. This hospital-based position is highly procedurally oriented and includes performing biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and placement of a variety of central venous access from the simple through the more advanced. As experience is gained there is room for expanding the scope of procedures performed. Duties also include the pre- and post-procedural evaluation of interventional radiology patients. There is no outpatient clinic responsibility. Responsibilities Placement, evaluation, and removal of tunneled and non-tunneled lines (including PICC lines and temporary hemodialysis catheters) Thoracentesis, paracentesis, simple US or CT guided abscess drains including chest tubes, drain removals and drain evaluation through drain injection, biopsies (including liver, thyroid, bone marrow and superficial structures) Spinal procedures (including lumbar punctures and myelograms), venograms, tube changes, arthrograms, other duties as assigned Qualifications Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a PA in the State of Arizona Graduate of an ARC accredited PA program, have an active DEA license and Arizona state license, and BLS/ACLS certification, PALS certification required 1 year Interventional Radiology or comparable invasive procedure experience This is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co