Physician Assistant

Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care associated with MRI diagnostic services Perform patient assessments, including review of medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and contraindications Verify referring clinician orders and relevant clinical information Perform arthrograms and associated image-guided procedures within approved scope, competency, and site-specific privileges Administer contrast media and other medications according to laws, protocols, delegated authority, and company policies Obtain and document informed consent Provide pre- and post-procedure assessment, education, instructions, and follow-up Monitor patients and respond to adverse reactions, complications, and medical emergencies Collaborate with supervising radiologists, MRI technologists, and clinical team members Accurately document assessments, procedures, medications, contrast administration, and other clinical information Maintain compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, contrast safety, radiation safety, patient identification, and other clinical standards Communicate and elevate clinical concerns to supervising radiologists Maintain competencies, credentials, continuing education, and site-specific privileges Travel between designated Shields MRI locations based on operational and patient-care needs Perform other related clinical duties within authorized scope of practice Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher as required for Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required based on Shields Health policy Must meet all Shields Health credentialing and privileging requirements applicable to the position For fluoroscopy-guided arthrograms or other fluoroscopic procedures: must meet Massachusetts requirements for Physician Assistants authorized to operate fluoroscopic X-ray systems and perform fluoroscopic procedures, or successfully complete required training, examination, and authorization prior to independently performing such procedures Demonstrated proficiency in performing arthrograms and related image-guided procedures Strong patient assessment and clinical history-taking skills Knowledge of contrast media, including appropriate use, contraindications, precautions, and management of adverse reactions Understanding of MRI safety principles and screening requirements Knowledge of radiation safety and fluoroscopy practices when performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and procedural safety Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered bedside manner Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills Ability to work independently within established clinical privileges while collaborating effectively with supervising radiologists, MRI technologists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team Understanding of HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and healthcare compliance requirements Ability and willingness to travel among assigned Shields Health locations based on staffing and operational needs Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in providing patient-centered care in MRI diagnostic services, including performing arthrograms and image-guided procedures while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality clinical care. Highest-signal resume keywords Physician Assistant License NCCPA Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification Arthrogram Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Assessment Contrast Media Administration Informed Consent Documentation MRI Safety Principles Fluoroscopy Practices Infection Prevention Clinical Judgment Critical Thinking Sterile Technique Emergency Response Soft Skills Excellent Communication Interpersonal Skills Attention to Detail Compassionate Bedside Manner Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications Physician Assistant License NCCPA Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification Industry Keywords Patient-Centered Care MRI Diagnostic Services Clinical Standards Healthcare Compliance HIPAA Radiation Safety Medication Safety Clinical Privileges Emergency Situations Operational Needs #J-18808-Ljbffr