Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Interventional Radiology

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN Or PA)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care, innovative research, prevention initiatives, and education. As a world-renowned academic medical center, it brings together multidisciplinary expertise to improve outcomes for patients with cancer and related conditions. The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) will join the Interventional Radiology department within UT MD Anderson, supporting both inpatient and outpatient care at the Texas Medical Center. The Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider delivers diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under physician supervision throughout the procedural continuum. The Neuro Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider plays a critical role in patient assessment, procedure preparation, clinical management, education, follow-up care, and procedural support.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical foundation in patient assessment, medical management, procedural care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience supporting interventional radiology, procedural services, acute care, or specialty care environments is beneficial. Candidates should demonstrate sound clinical judgment, communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Education, experience, and licensure requirements were not provided in the source material. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday / 8 hour shifts / 7am - 6pm, with Saturday rotation required.

Work Location: Texas Medical Center in the Interventional Radiology Department with coverage of inpatient and outpatient services.

Why Us? UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission-driven organization focused on advancing cancer care, research, prevention, and education. This role provides meaningful patient interaction across the care continuum, exposure to advanced interventional radiology procedures, collaboration with expert multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities for continued professional development while supporting work-life balance through a structured schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Complete histories and physicals and pre-procedure assessments specific to interventional radiology procedures
• Perform sedation assessments including ASA scoring, airway classification, ECOG scoring, medication management, and medical referrals in accordance with departmental and institutional policies
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and imaging
• Prescribe medications and determine pre-, intra-, and post-procedure medical management within scope of practice
• Formulate and execute management plans for laboratory, transfusion, contrast, anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and post-procedure pain management issues
• Assess and manage peri-procedural hypertension, hypotension, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and diabetes-related concerns
• Collaborate with physicians and primary teams on comprehensive peri-procedural management plans
• Triage cases appropriately and provide clear written and verbal communication
• Maintain compliance with evaluation and management billing regulations and documentation requirements

Patient Education, Follow-Up & Longitudinal Care:

• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, expected outcomes, preparation, recovery, and follow-up care
• Participate in the informed consent process according to institutional policy
• Manage post-procedure care for inpatients and outpatients, assessing for complications and sedation-related events
• Evaluate outpatient discharge readiness and extended recovery patients as required
• Perform inpatient rounds including pre-procedure evaluations, catheter assessments, complication management, and patient education
• Coordinate subsequent procedures, repeat imaging, laboratory studies, and follow-up schedules
• Conduct video, telephone, and in-person evaluations to identify complications and document adverse events
• Support development of patient education materials
• Promote patient satisfaction through effective interpersonal and communication skills

Procedure Knowledge & Participation:

• Demonstrate knowledge of interventional radiology workflow in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Understand procedure indications, procedural techniques, risks, required work-up, and follow-up expectations
• Participate in catheter suturing, dressing placement, chest tube removal, and catheter flushing and triage activities as appropriate
• Assist faculty during interventional radiology procedures as assigned
• Perform minor procedures under physician supervision when authorized
• Utilize catheters, guidewires, syringes, and needles to support biopsies, drainage procedures, angiograms, vascular interventions, and other appropriate procedures
• Apply sterile technique during patient preparation and procedural activities
• Wear radiology lead protection while working in procedure rooms
• Practice safely within established radiation exposure limits and regulatory requirements

Professional Practice & Institutional Expectations:

• Deliver patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care
• Counsel patients and families regarding disease, treatment, prevention, and health maintenance
• Participate in continuous learning, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Build collaborative professional relationships with physicians and healthcare team members
• Demonstrate ethical practice, accountability, professionalism, and regulatory compliance
• Support safe, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care delivery
• Promote respectful communication, knowledge sharing, and team development
• Respond to service requests promptly and professionally
• Support a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient, and innovative care environment

Other Requirements:

• Required: Ability to provide diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under physician supervision, ability to perform patient assessment and care management, ability to educate patients and families, ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ability to maintain documentation and compliance standards, ability to support interventional radiology procedures, ability to apply sterile technique, ability to work in environments requiring use of radiology lead protection, ability to work within established radiation safety limits, participation in Saturday rotation schedules
• Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of interventional radiology procedures, patient management across inpatient and outpatient settings, strong interpersonal communication skills, commitment to continuous learning and professional development, experience supporting procedural patient care across the care continuum

Requirements (APP - PA Or APRN):

• Master's Degree Accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013. Required or
• Master's Degree Nursing. Required or
• Doctorate Nursing Practice. Required or
• Degree may be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Required
• 2 years Advanced Practice Provider experience in an oncology setting. Required
• 3 years Clinical experience as an APP in oncology at MD Anderson. Preferred
• Previous experience with peer to peer and financial clearance. Preferred
• PA - Physician Assistant Written authorization from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as Physician Assistant. Upon Hire Required or
• APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Upon Hire Required or
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required or
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire Required or
• BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire Preferred
• Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges. Required