Registered Nurse

Job Summary

The RN must possess radiology experience to include contrast reaction coverage. The successful candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare providers to plan, prepare, and oversee a variety of imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety.
• Absorb contrast injections as required.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the ACR treatment algorithms as they pertain to contrast-induced allergic and physiologic reactions.
• Manage acute hypersensitivity and physiologic drug reactions.
• Administer oxygen, required medications and position changes as required.
• Monitor patients as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment in determining when to activate emergency response measures and demonstrate proficiency in recognizing situations that require immediate assistance or emergency intervention.
• Assist with facility processes, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing education to enhance procedural skills, promote patient safety, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to staff members, providing guidance, education, and support related to radiology procedures and patient care techniques.
• Aid staff in obtaining and analyzing operative reports, implant/device documentation, patient medical history, lab work results, prior imaging results, etc.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in critical care, radiology, or a related specialty area
• Certification in radiology nursing (CRN) preferred
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in high-stress situations
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, guidelines, and best practices related to radiology procedures and patient safety
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and promoting positive patient outcomes and satisfaction