Physician Assistant (MRI) (2152)
Radiology Associates of Albuquerque, PA·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Radiology Associates of Albuquerque, PA·Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Physician Assistant will provide onsite medical oversight and supervision for examinations requiring contrast administration, performing patient screening, risk assessment, and obtaining informed consent. They must immediately recognize, evaluate, and manage adverse reactions to contrast agents, administering emergency interventions and coordinating rapid escalation of care when necessary.
Provide onsite medical oversight and supervision for examinations during contrast administration, in accordance with established protocols and physician direction. Perform in-person patient screening and assessment prior to contrast administration, including review of medical history, allergies, renal function, and contraindications. Identify patient risk factors that may indicate a contraindication to contrast media use or an increased likelihood of an adverse event. Provide recommendations for exam reschedule and/or premedication, if indicated, following ACR contrast media guidelines. Obtain and document informed consent for contrast administration when required. Immediately recognize, evaluate, and manage adverse reactions to contrast agents, including mild, moderate, and severe reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, hypotension, respiratory distress). Administer emergency interventions as indicated, including medications (epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids) and advanced life support measures, in accordance with facility protocols. Coordinate rapid escalation of care, including activation of emergency medical services (EMS) if required. Collaborate directly with radiologists, technologists, and staff to ensure safe, efficient patient flow. Document clinical assessments, interventions, contrast reactions, and outcomes in RIS and the electronic medical record (EMR). Maintain current knowledge of contrast agents, risk factors of contrast administration, contrast reaction treatment, emergency response procedures, and advanced life support guidelines. Maintain current knowledge of and comply with all MR safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with state scope-of-practice laws, CMS requirements, ACR guidelines, and facility policies. Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory audits as assigned. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Experience Prior experience in radiology, imaging, emergency medicine, or acute care preferred. Strong clinical judgment, emergency management skills, and effective communication. Certificate/License Active NM Physician Assistant license. NCCPA certification in good standing. Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with an active New Mexico Physician Assistant license and current NCCPA certification. Prior experience in radiology, imaging, emergency medicine, or acute care is preferred, along with strong clinical judgment and emergency management skills.
Market context
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