Job Details
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)Department: Cardiovascular Imaging – Cardiac Imaging Suite 2200Entity: St. Francis HospitalLocation: 2200 Northern Blvd, East Hills, NYEmployment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
St. Francis Hospital’s Cardiovascular Imaging Department is expanding its outpatient services with the opening of the new state-of-the-art Cardiac Imaging Center at 2200 Northern Blvd. We are seeking two full-time Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join our dynamic care team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a high-volume, high-acuity cardiac imaging center providing PET/CT, SPECT, stress echo, and echocardiography services.
As an APP in this new facility, you will play a critical role in the evaluation, monitoring, and management of patients undergoing advanced cardiac imaging studies. You’ll work alongside cardiologists, technologists, and nurses to ensure high-quality, efficient care delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre- and post-procedure assessments of patients undergoing stress imaging studies, including PET/CT, nuclear stress, and echocardiography.
- Administer or supervise exercise or pharmacologic stress testing as required.
- Monitor patients during procedures to ensure safety and proper response to testing protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians and imaging staff to manage acute patient needs and assist in test interpretation when appropriate.
- Document clinical findings, orders, and test outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Assist with patient education regarding procedures, risks, and follow-up instructions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of care protocols and workflow improvements.
Qualifications:
- Current NY State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Certification as an NP (Adult or Family) or PA-C
- BLS and ACLS certification (required)
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in cardiology, stress testing, or acute care preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, outpatient diagnostic setting
- Excellent communication and patient interaction skills
- Be part of the launch team for a newly constructed, cutting-edge Cardiac Imaging Center
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence and operational efficiency
- Help improve patient access and reduce wait times through optimized scheduling and consolidated testing workflows
- Join a health system ranked among the best in the region for cardiovascular care
Additional Details:
- Hours: Full-time, flexible scheduling (anticipated expanded hours of operation)
- Facility Features: 8 echo rooms, 1 stress echo room, 2 treadmill rooms, 1 PET/CT, 1 MyoSpect
- Support Staff: Dedicated team of technologists, nurses, medical assistants, and front desk professionals