Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Clinic Cardiology
Astoria, NY
Medasource
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a high-performing cardiology and nuclear medicine team in Astoria, Queens. This role provides direct clinical support for cardiac diagnostic testing while collaborating closely with on-site physicians, nurses, and technicians to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical proficiency in cardiac diagnostics with a patient-focused approach, exercising sound clinical judgment and demonstrating leadership in care coordination, safety, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee cardiac diagnostic testing, including nuclear stress tests, exercise and pharmacologic stress tests, stress echocardiography, bubble studies, and Definity contrast studies.
• Prepare patients for testing, collect medical histories, obtain consent forms, and establish IV access.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms via 12-lead ECG during stress testing; apply ACLS protocols when indicated under cardiologist supervision.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-specific plans of care that maximize quality, access, and efficiency.
• Evaluate treatment and care plans for effectiveness, adjusting per clinical standards and protocols.
• Order customary laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic studies within scope and practice guidelines.
• Provide education and consultation to nursing and technical staff on cardiac procedures and protocols.
• Maintain and monitor crash carts, defibrillators, and testing supplies; ensure all equipment is operational and compliant with safety standards.
• Participate in research, quality, and performance-improvement initiatives within the cardiology service line.
• Support training and onboarding for new team members.
• Travel between nearby cardiology sites as needed to support patient coverage and mobile testing operations.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and registration required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• Prior experience in cardiology, nuclear stress testing, or diagnostic imaging strongly preferred
• Proven ability to interpret ECGs, respond to clinical changes, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of experience performing cardiac stress or nuclear testing
• Familiarity with evidence-based protocols and clinical research processes
• Experience working across multiple practice sites or supporting mobile testing programs

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, full-time
• Standard daytime hours with occasional flexibility based on physician and patient schedules

Why Join:

Be part of a dedicated, collaborative cardiology team serving patients throughout Queens. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced cardiac diagnostics, contribute to research and quality improvement, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a supportive, team-driven environment.