Physician Assistant

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care associated with MRI diagnostic services
• Perform patient assessments, including review of medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and contraindications
• Verify referring clinician orders and relevant clinical information
• Perform arthrograms and associated image-guided procedures within approved scope, competency, and site-specific privileges
• Administer contrast media and other medications according to laws, protocols, delegated authority, and company policies
• Obtain and document informed consent
• Provide pre- and post-procedure assessment, education, instructions, and follow-up
• Monitor patients and respond to adverse reactions, complications, and medical emergencies
• Collaborate with supervising radiologists, MRI technologists, and clinical team members
• Accurately document assessments, procedures, medications, contrast administration, and other clinical information
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, contrast safety, radiation safety, patient identification, and other clinical standards
• Communicate and elevate clinical concerns to supervising radiologists
• Maintain competencies, credentials, continuing education, and site-specific privileges
• Travel between designated Shields MRI locations based on operational and patient-care needs
• Perform other related clinical duties within authorized scope of practice

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher as required for Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required based on Shields Health policy
• Must meet all Shields Health credentialing and privileging requirements applicable to the position
• For fluoroscopy-guided arthrograms or other fluoroscopic procedures: must meet Massachusetts requirements for Physician Assistants authorized to operate fluoroscopic X-ray systems and perform fluoroscopic procedures, or successfully complete required training, examination, and authorization prior to independently performing such procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing arthrograms and related image-guided procedures
• Strong patient assessment and clinical history-taking skills
• Knowledge of contrast media, including appropriate use, contraindications, precautions, and management of adverse reactions
• Understanding of MRI safety principles and screening requirements
• Knowledge of radiation safety and fluoroscopy practices when performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and procedural safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered bedside manner
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently within established clinical privileges while collaborating effectively with supervising radiologists, MRI technologists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
• Understanding of HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and healthcare compliance requirements
• Ability and willingness to travel among assigned Shields Health locations based on staffing and operational needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing patient-centered care in MRI diagnostic services, including performing arthrograms and image-guided procedures while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality clinical care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Arthrogram Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Contrast Media Administration
• Informed Consent Documentation
• MRI Safety Principles
• Fluoroscopy Practices
• Infection Prevention
• Clinical Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Sterile Technique
• Emergency Response

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate Bedside Manner
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient-Centered Care
• MRI Diagnostic Services
• Clinical Standards
• Healthcare Compliance
• HIPAA
• Radiation Safety
• Medication Safety
• Clinical Privileges
• Emergency Situations
• Operational Needs