Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and their families to obtain the required nursing history and record the data.
• Communicates directly with patients and provides procedure/patient education as needed.
• Affixes to identify patient care problems for investigation.
• Administers contrast material under the direction of a radiologist.
• Assists with positioning and set-up of patients prior to procedures.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge and credentials, i.e., CPR and so forth.
• Documents patient status and nursing interventions.
• Maintains professional skills and provides appropriate age-specific care to patients of all ages (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics).
• Participates in peer competencies.
• Performs lab draws/phlebotomy in the East Hills Imaging/Lab area.
• Accesses/de-accesses Mediport/Picc lines for imaging/lab staff.
• Maintains patients during Imaging exams that require cardiac monitoring (Cardiac CTA/Pacemaker MRI).
• Assists women's imaging breast health nurse navigator as needed.

Requirements

• A current state RN license.
• An associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• One year's experience of nursing in either the hospital or OP setting.
• Proficient in lab draws, mediport/picc line access and experience with cardiac monitoring preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in either the hospital or outpatient practice setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.