Cardiac Registered Nurse - 4 day workweek

About the role

For over 50 years, Charlotte Radiology has been a trusted partner and industry leader in providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care. Serving NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40+ convenient locations, and 500+ team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our mission and vision are to be recognized as the premier radiology expert, where people come first - solidified through collaborative teamwork and quality-driven, customer focused services. Charlotte Radiology values each individual’s unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients throughout Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) examinations.
• Review the patient's medical history and identify conditions or medications that could affect the cardiac CT.
• Establish IV access or access an implanted port for contrast administration and laboratory testing.
• Administer medications under physician direction, including medications used to optimize heart rate for CCTA.
• Monitor blood pressure and the patient's clinical status before, during, and after the examination.
• Assess and respond to patients experiencing medical distress or adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the patient's history, medications, procedures, and nursing care in the medical record and Charlotte Radiology's RIS.
• Maintain emergency equipment and medications, including controlled-substance inventory.
• Follow sterile technique and applicable clinical and organizational policies.
• Work closely with the CT technologist to maintain efficient patient flow and a safe examination environment.
• Nurse contacts patients before the exam, reviews instructions/medications, starts the high-flow IV needed for contrast, administers medication when needed to lower the heart rate, monitors blood pressure, and gives sublingual nitroglycerin during the scan.

Qualifications

• Associate degree/college-level nursing education
• RN qualification
• BLS and ACLS certification
• 3–5 years of radiology and cardiac experience preferred
• Ability to assess medical records for issues that could interfere with the imaging procedure
• Strong documentation and computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift approximately 50–75 pounds

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO
• Telehealth
• Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Savings

Schedule

Monday–Friday, four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off. Week 1 will have Wednesdays off, Week 2 will have Fridays off. 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.