Advanced Practitioner, Interventional Radiology

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Key Responsibilities

Establish a point of contact and clinical presence for the IR division in the hospital.

Requirements Summary

Minimum 2 years experience,

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→Establish a point of contact and clinical presence for the IR division in the hospital. This position will serve as the face of IR on the floors and with patients
→Will evaluate new consults to the IR division and assess for the appropriate procedure. Will coordinate pre- and post-procedure care with the primary service
→Will coordinate preadmission and perioperative management of complex procedures performed on outpatients
→Follow up outpatients who will require longitudinal monitoring and care in IR.
→Image guided procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture
→Takes active role in ongoing QI/PI activities
→Functions as a mentor and resource providing guidance to coworkers and staff

**Subject to change based on Network needs**

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Minimum 2 years experience, ER/IR/Hospital experience is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to interface and collaborate with patients, families, staff and providers effectively
Ability to precept and mentor APP students, medical students, residents, etc.
Maintain knowledge of current medical practices and skills
The position will require flexibility to travel to any site in the St. Luke’s University Health Network

Current Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center for Nurse Practitioners'

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