Radiologist Physician Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant, sometimes referred to as a Radiology PA, Radiology Clinician or Diagnostic Imaging Physician Assistant.  A Radiology Physician Assistant (Radiology PA) is a specially trained physician assistant who works in our clinic to support radiologists in diagnosing and treating patients. Our Radiology Physician Assistant may perform imaging-related procedures, take patient histories, assist with image-guided interventions, explain procedures to patients, and help interpret imaging results under the supervision of a radiologist. 

Shift’s Available:  Days – Monday thru Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm) 

Employment Type: Full Time  

Hours: 8-hour shifts 

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center– Mission TX  

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Doctor’s Group is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, one of the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” and “A” rated for patient safety. We offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Assist radiologists with image-guided procedures, help set up sterile fields, positions patients, and provide hands-on support during procedures that use imaging guidance like ultrasound, CT, or X-ray 

• Review the patient’s medical history, answers questions, obtain consent when required, and ensure the patient understands what to expect before starting the procedure 

• Review imaging studies, identify obvious abnormalities, and discuss preliminary impressions with the supervising radiologist to support timely diagnosis and patient care 

• Order appropriate imaging studies as allowed by state regulations and facility policy 

• Monitor patients before, during, and after radiologic procedures 

• Enter detailed notes on procedures performed, patient responses, imaging results, and follow-up recommendations to maintain accurate and complete medical documentation 

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with certification.2. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in radiology or interventional specialties.3. Prior experience with fluoroscopy or image-guided procedures.4. Current Physician Assistant license issued by the Texas Medical Board.5. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).6. BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC) required upon hire and maintained.7. Must be credentialed and privileged by the HMC Medical Staff Office.8. Certified Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) designation preferred but not required if experience aligns with scope.9. Certified Radiology Practitioner (RPA) or Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Employment Status

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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