Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Radiology/Pediatric Radiology/Instructor

Position #00851531 – Requisition #40751

About the Role

The Department of Radiology has an opening for a full-time faculty member in the Pediatric Radiology division, at the rank of Instructor as a Radiology Assistant (RRA) or Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA). The successful recruit will join the body section of the pediatric radiology division at a 1.0 FTE. This position will rotate between the main Anschutz (Aurora, CO) and South (Highlands Ranch, CO) campuses.

The primary responsibility will be to perform fluoroscopic imaging procedures according to established protocols, under the supervision of a pediatric radiologist. Secondary responsibility will be to submit preliminary interpretation on select radiographs (i.e., bone age, fracture follow-up, scoliosis, leg length) and bone densitometry (DEXA).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic fluoroscopic procedures under supervision by a pediatric radiologist.
• Consult with clinical providers as needed to clarify indications and scheduling for fluoroscopic exams.
• Perform basic interventional radiology procedures under fluoroscopic guidance, including gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tube procedures under supervision by a pediatric radiologist.
• Communicate effectively and collegially with patient families, radiologists, technologists, and referring providers.
• Draft reports for radiographs (such as bone age, fracture follow-up, leg length, and scoliosis exams) as well as dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
• Provide technical assistance to diagnostic technologists including demonstrating equipment use, new techniques, and procedures and developing oral and written education.
• Standardize fluoroscopic protocols and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Consult on work in progress and completed work to ensure accuracy (QA/QC).
• Participate in the quality assurance program to conform to federal, state, local, and hospital regulations and guidelines.
• Obtain and maintain State of Colorado Fluoroscopy certification within 6 months of hire.

Work Location

On-site – this role is expected to work on-site at Children’s Hospital Colorado Main Anschutz campus (Aurora, CO) and South campus (Highlands Ranch, CO).

Why Join Us

This is a terrific opportunity to join a highly progressive department and institution at the state-of-the-art Anschutz Medical Campus in the Denver metro area, which is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. The CHCO Main Anschutz and South Campuses are located along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, close to an abundance of outdoor beauty and activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Registered Radiology Assistant (RRA), Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA), or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP).
• Board Certified:
  • Radiology Practitioner Assistant (CBRPA) or
  • Board Certified Registered Radiologist Assistant (AART) or
  • PA/NP certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluoroscopy experience
• Pediatric experience

Pay

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Hiring Range: $107,000 to $137,000

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.