Physician Assistant

Introduction To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Overview For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. The Physician Assistant monitors the patients while in Radiology, and expedites patients throughout Radiology in a timely fashion with primary focus in MRI/CT department. Outpatient management to perform injections for contrast studies, protocol MRI/CT studies and patient safety. Obtain relevant history, perform a complete or focused physical exam and procures; previous diagnostic testing results. Emergency treatment of any/all contrast adverse reactions resulting from IV administration of same, including follow up. The PA is the first respondent for any adverse patients' incident. Occasional International procedure participation in the monitoring and/care of acutely ill patients. This position requires shifts on Saturday and Sunday. Responsibilities Expedite patient care and throughput in the CT/DR Radiology area and MRI (includes transport/custodial care of patient, if necessary). Contrast Injection/Consent Forms/Document labs results etc. Performs procedures in a timely and accurate fashion. Assist in Emergency Interventional procedures dependent on severity of patient. Primary care giver on night shift rotation. Responds to patient emergencies Retrieves / stores film collection as needed. Films available for reading and consults. Attends Radiology conferences, teaching rounds and presents cases. Transfers acutely ill patients. Keeps the Nurse Manager and Supervising Physician informed as to the needs, problem areas and suggestions, which may be beneficial to the service. Behaves in a professional manner at all times, especially when interacting with patients, staff and family. Dress code maintained appropriately. Interacts with peers in a respectful manner, shares responsibilities and communicates frequently in regard to status of patients. Requirements Licensed and registered PA in New York State. Must be a graduate of an approved PA program. Must pass National Certification Exam and must pass National Recertification Exam every six years. Must obtain 100 credits of approved CME every two years. Knowledge of protocol for XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI Radiology experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr