Radiology, Interventional Radiology

Job Description

About Shannon Medical Center

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• 400+ provider multi-specialty clinic
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• 40 medical specialties
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• 30 locations throughout the region
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• 612 licensed hospital beds — only hospital in the region
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• 31-bed Open ICU
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• Level III Lead Trauma Facility
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• Dedicated Women’s & Children’s Hospital with Level II NICU
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• AirMed medical transport helicopter & fixed wing plane
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• Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network
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• Partnered with Goodfellow Air Force Base training programs
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• 24-county service area covering approximately 250,000 patients
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• Locally owned for over 90 years and debt free
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• Epic EMR across the health system
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• Competitive compensation package
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant (PA) – Job Description

The Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with Interventional Radiologists to provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after minimally invasive image-guided procedures. The PA evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, performs clinical procedures within their scope of practice, and assists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Assist with and perform approved interventional radiology procedures. Joint injections, and spinal procedures, thoracentesis, paracentesis, PICCs, port placement, chest tube placement.
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• Manage inpatient and outpatient consultations.
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• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
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• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
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• Provide pre-procedure education and obtain informed consent when appropriate.
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• Monitor patients during recovery and coordinate post-procedure care.
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• Document patient encounters accurately in the EMR.
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• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
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Qualifications:

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• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
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• Current PA licensure and certification.
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• DEA registration and prescriptive authority as required by state regulations.
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• Experience in interventional radiology, surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
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• Strong clinical, procedural, and communication skills.
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This role offers the opportunity to provide advanced clinical care in a fast-paced environment focused on minimally invasive procedures that improve patient outcomes and recovery times.