Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations, consults, and pre-procedure evaluations.
• Review imaging, labs, and clinical data to determine procedural appropriateness.
• Perform and/or assist with image-guided procedures (e.g., paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies, lumar punctures).
• Place and manage vascular access devices, including PICC lines and central venous catheters.
• Manage tube and drain procedures including exchanges and follow-up care.
• Provide post-procedure care, patient monitoring, and follow-up coordination.
• Assist in triaging and prioritizing interventional radiology procedures and workflow.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nursing staff, technologists, and referring providers.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, risks, and follow-up care.
• Support quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives, including throughput and turnaround time (TAT) improvement.