Interventional Radiology Team: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Job Description
4 ten hour days/week, no weekends, holidays or call
New grads will be considered if they have related experience (e.g. worked on a surgical floor).
The posting should contain this information;
The APP will, as part of the Interventional Radiology Team:
• Complete inpatient consults for patients needing IR procedures; specifically
o Screen referred cases to establish that they are appropriate
o Obtain a focused medical history and physical
o Evaluate status for moderate sedation
o Review laboratory results and diagnostic imaging with radiologist as needed
o Educate the patient/support persons regarding the procedure
o Obtain consents for procedures and moderate sedation
• Communicate effectively amongst the Attending Physician/Residents/Fellows, patients and their support persons, and the referring team.
• Work with the Interventional Radiology Staff to prioritize patient procedures
• Respond to emergencies in procedural and recovery areas
Qualifications
Acute Care NP or Physician Assistant license in the state of Maryland