Kelsey-Seybold is actively seeking a Radiology Practitioner Assistant. The provider extender will work in a clinic setting supporting the Radiology Department. Day-to-day practice encompasses performing fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided procedures and reviewing general radiography and ultrasound images and dictating initial observations for the Radiologist.  It is the expectation that the radiology physician assistant will extend the reach of the supervising radiologist in an effort to more effectively and efficiently provide optimum care to the Kelsey-Seybold patient population.  

General Responsibilities & Office Duties: 

Perform gastro-intestinal fluoroscopy procedures  Perform genito-urinary fluoroscopy procedures  Perform fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections/aspirations  Perform thoracentesis procedures  Perform paracentesis procedures  Perform lumbar puncture procedures  Provide local anesthesia  Dictate initial observations for the supervising radiologist  Perform specific duties delineated by supervising radiologist  Participate in communication with the radiologist, referring providers, nurses, and technologists in coordinating patient care  Complete scheduling and follow-up protocols.   Assist in the preoperative assessment, H&P, and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases.  

Recommended qualifications: 

Minimum of 1-year experience is preferred  Radiology Practitioner Assistant is preferred  Interventional Radiology, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy experience are preferred  Has the ability to facilitate and incorporate the full breadth of RPA/RA training into the practice   Able to perform high level medical judgment and decision-making skills 

License/Certification 

Be a registered Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants; or a Radiology Assistant (RA) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists  Licensed Medical Radiologist Assistant by the Texas Medical Board  Must be current in BCLS and ACLS