What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum- NP/PA Radiology position at MedlinkHealth Anesthesia?
RADIOLOGY IMAGING APP
Position Overview:
- Provider Type: APP.
- Specialty: Imaging/Radiology.
- FTE: 1.0.
- Outpatient: 75%.
- Inpatient: 25%.
- Assignment approval: 6 months.
- Reason for opening: Coverage gap.
- Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient.
- Hospital size: Approximately 450 beds.
- Patient population: Young adults through elderly.
- Average volume: 8–10 patients/day.
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday.
- 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
- 8-hour shifts.
- No call.
- No rounding or admissions.
- Two locums providers may be considered to provide coverage.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Independently perform fluoroscopic studies following training and credentialing.
- Perform final interpretations and sign reports.
- Work with radiologic technologists who will assist with fluoroscopy equipment as needed.
- Modified barium swallow studies performed collaboratively with Speech-Language Pathology.
- Supervising radiologist provides oversight and conducts random chart audits.
- Radiology physicians provide training and proctoring as needed.
Required Procedures:
- Esophagram.
- Upper GI.
- Upper GI with small bowel follow-through.
- Modified barium swallow.
Preferred Procedures:
- Single-contrast barium enema.
- Air-contrast barium enema.
Credentialing / Case Requirements:
- Documentation of at least 100 representative patients/procedures from the previous 24 months.
- Case list must include diagnosis/procedure, date, and facility where performed.
- At least 5 completed procedures of each required procedure type within the previous 24 months.
- Proctoring may be available for candidates who need additional procedure experience for credentialing.
Requirements:
- APP – PA or NP.
- BLS from AHA or American Red Cross – Required.
- Epic EMR experience.
- Washington license not currently required for submission; this may change depending on the start date and credentialing timeline.
- Must be able to obtain required privileges and complete credentialing.