Radiology Physician Assistant
Central Illinois Radiological Associates (CIRA) is an independent, physician-owned private radiology group practice with 100+ physicians providing comprehensive medical imaging and interventional services to ambulatory facilities, clinics, and hospitals throughout Illinois and in Michigan. CIRA’s multi-site platform has created a unique work model that has cultivated a thriving and enjoyable work environment with consistent growth and success. Our providers have developed positive, respected relationships in the communities within which they operate. We are currently recruiting a full time Radiology Physician's Assistant to join our team in Peoria, Illinois.
Responsibilities include:
Serves as an extension of the radiologist, utilizing their knowledge of clinical medicine and radiology to thoroughly assess and care for each patient.
Performs patient assessments to include medical history, physical exams and rounding on patients pre and post procedure. Collaborates with the radiologists to develop an appropriate plan of care.
Performs minor procedures under the radiologist supervision including but not limited to paracentesis, thoracentesis, central lines, chest tube placement, dialysis catheters. Performs fluoroscopic examinations including but not limited to esophagram, UGI, small bowel follow through, cystogram, ephrostograms and myelograms.
Participates in the procedural consent process by educating patients and families regarding planned procedures, their attendant risks and answers any questions that arise.
Ensures all appropriate pre-procedure imaging studies and labs have been obtained and are appropriate, all medical adjustments such as IV hydration, diet orders, changes in medications such as Insulin, etc., pre-procedure medications for contrast allergy, antibiotics, etc. have been made.
Enters orders for any testing and follow up procedures to be scheduled as needed.
Travels to facilities to perform procedures in Galesburg, Bloomington and Pontiac.
Serves as a liaison between hospital providers, staff and CIRA.
Dictates clinical notes and documents patient care services in the electronic health record system.
Qualifications
Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Certified Radiology Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois.
Previous experience in Interventional Radiology, Emergency, Cardiology or related field preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate relationships with our hospital partners, providers, employees, patients and vendors.
Works independently to achieve objectives in established time frames.
Maintains strict confidentiality and patient privacy.
Ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet the current needs of work as necessary.
To learn more about CIRA and our opportunities available, please contact:
Central Illinois Radiological Associates, Ltd.
Attn: Val Squillante, Human Resources
111 Oakwood Road
East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: (309) 740-4272
Fax: (309) 740-7479
Email: [email protected]
www.ciraradiology.com
CIRA is an equal opportunity employer
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
