What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant position at University of California - San Francisco?
The IR Procedural Physician Assistant will provide sterile first-assist support in IR suites and independently perform select low-complexity procedures and associated periprocedural care, enabling increased procedural throughput, maximum utilization of space and staff resources, and allowing attendings to focus on higher-complexity interventions while meeting the needs of the entire health system for routine and complex Interventional Radiology care.
Requirements:
Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA).
Two (2) years procedural or acute care PA experience
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience working in an academic medical center or large integrated health system
Demonstrated sterile technique and procedural skill.
Prior independent performance of paracentesis and thoracentesis.
Prior ultrasound-guided biopsy experience
License / Certification:
1. California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction
2. National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
3. California Driver License (if required for position)
4. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
6. Additional required AHA certifications: ACLS
7. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS):None
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
Requirements:
Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA).
Two (2) years procedural or acute care PA experience
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience working in an academic medical center or large integrated health system
Demonstrated sterile technique and procedural skill.
Prior independent performance of paracentesis and thoracentesis.
Prior ultrasound-guided biopsy experience
License / Certification:
1. California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction
2. National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
3. California Driver License (if required for position)
4. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
6. Additional required AHA certifications: ACLS
7. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS):None
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
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