Fluoroscopic Radiology Advanced Practice Provider

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066667

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

Typically 8a-4p but may vary 8a-4p/7a-5pm based on scheduling and procedural needs. Practice sites include Mercy Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, and Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Fluoroscopy-related duties will be performed primarily at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, and Mercy Hospital.

Summary:

The Fluoroscopy Capable Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) practices in accordance with and works in collaboration with an Attending Radiologist. The Fluoroscopy Capable Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) has the credentials and NYS licensure required to perform fluoroscopy procedures. The Radiology APP exercises autonomy in decision-making, while providing expert Interventional Radiology procedures and Imaging skills. The APP will work at multiple Catholic Health System (CHS) sites on a rotational and as-needed basis.

The primary scope of practice includes performing image guided procedures in the Radiology department, inpatient bedside, and outpatient Radiology clinics. The Radiology APP will also perform consultations, collect history, and perform physical examinations for Interventional Radiology patients. The Radiology APP has the potential to be involved in all phases of care including but not limited to, preprocedural consultation, periprocedural interventions and post procedure follow-ups.

The Radiology APP will evaluate images and review preliminary reports with a supervising/collaborating Radiologist, as well as prepare technical reports that will be reviewed and signed off by the supervising/collaborating Radiologist.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree as a Nurse Practitioner approved program with recorded certification or licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State (NYS); current NYS licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree as a Physician Assistant school approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), accredited by the American Medical Association (AMA), current NYS license as a Physician’s Assistant AND graduate of American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program with NYS licensure as a Radiological Technologist. Candidates with a previously held ARRT credential that has lapsed must successfully re-establish and obtain active ARRT certification within six (6) months of hire.

OR

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree as a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) from a school approved by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT). Association (AMA), current NYS license as a Registered Radiologist Assistant. Registered Radiologist Assistants must possess and maintain ARRT certification in Radiography ARRT (R) and a New York State license as a Radiological Technologist.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years as a practicing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

OR

• 5 years as a practicing Radiological Technologist prior to achieving status as a Registered Radiologist Assistant, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner OR 1 year experience as a practicing Registered Radiologist Assistant

• Experience performing clinical procedural work preferred

• Experience working in an imaging department preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Must be able to provide leadership and guidance to staff Radiology Advanced Practice Providers

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication.

• Good standing with Medical Staff Office

• Accomplished at establishing trust, developing strong working relationships with a range of audiences including patients, Radiologists, Imaging Technologists, Radiology Nurses, referring physicians, inpatient clinical units, and hospital/Imaging leadership.

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), NYS Department of Health, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and other applicable regulatory agencies

• Ability to maintain clinical/procedural competencies

• Ability to multitask

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.

• Works in office areas and patient rooms throughout various facilities

• Work hours are varied. Work beyond normal working hours or weekend covering as necessary.

• Exposed to infectious diseases and uses appropriate personal protective equipment

• Works in an environment where ionizing radiation is produced

ENVIRONMENT

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of clinical care units