Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient diagnostic and cardiology imaging services across CT, MRI, PET/CT, and related workflows
• Protocol imaging studies, review exam appropriateness, and place/manage radiology orders in the EMR
• Perform patient assessments, monitoring, contrast administration, IV access, and procedural medication support
• Assist with cardiac CT, PET nuclear cardiology, EP device interrogation workflows, and MR-guided breast biopsy support
• Track incidental findings, document care accurately, and communicate follow-up needs to referring providers
• Support clinical research protocols, quality improvement, patient safety, and operational coordination

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited or New York State-approved Physician Assistant program
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board Certification
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• DEA certification
• Proficiency with EMR, PACS, and RIS systems
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills in a high-volume outpatient setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient diagnostic imaging, cardiology imaging, or radiology operations
• Familiarity with cardiac CT, PET nuclear cardiology, and EP device workflows
• Experience supporting clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to collaborate effectively with radiologists, cardiologists, technologists, nurses, and referring teams

About the Company

Columbia University is a leading academic medical center committed to high-quality patient care, innovation, and collaborative clinical practice across its outpatient network.