RN Diagnostic Imaging

About the role

The Diagnostic Imaging Nurse is a registered professional nurse responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and image-guided invasive procedures within Interventional Radiology (IR) and as needed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab).

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, allergies, medications, lab results, and NPO status.
• Verifies informed consent and ensures completion of required pre-procedural documentation.
• Initiates and maintains intravenous (IV) access, including administration of fluids, medications, and contrast adjuncts per provider order.
• Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, risks, sedation, and post-care expectations.
• Ensures adherence to patient identification, time-out, and safety protocols.
• Assists physicians during invasive and image-guided procedures (e.g., biopsies, drain placements, vascular access procedures, embolization support).
• Prepares and maintains sterile field; assists with instrumentation and supplies during procedures.
• Performs patient monitoring throughout procedures, including ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, and level of consciousness.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition and procedural complications.
• Documents procedural events, medications, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.
• Administers moderate sedation in accordance with hospital policy, regulatory standards, and provider orders.
• Completes required pre-sedation assessments and risk stratification. Continuously monitors patient status during sedation and recovery, including airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological status.
• Maintains competency in sedation protocols, reversal agents, and emergency interventions.
• Ensures appropriate recovery and discharge criteria are met.
• Provides post-procedure monitoring, including assessment of puncture sites, hemodynamic stability, and recovery from sedation.
• Identifies and manages complications such as bleeding, hematoma, contrast reaction, or adverse sedation effects.
• Provides discharge instructions and patient education as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN to support daily workflow, patient throughput, and coordination of Imaging and procedural services.
• Serves as a clinical backup to the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN, assisting with patient flow management, scheduling coordination, and prioritization of urgent and emergent procedures as needed.
• Supports communication between providers, nursing units, technologists, and ancillary departments to optimize patient care and procedural readiness.
• Assists with resolving workflow issues, patient delays, and operational barriers in collaboration with the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN and departmental leadership.
• Promotes a team-based approach to care delivery, ensuring continuity and consistency across Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate or Bachelor’s degree required; BSN preferred) or eNCL.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia – required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required.
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) – required.
• Moderate Sedation competency – required (or obtained within defined timeframe).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience in one or more of the following: o Critical Care (ICU) o Emergency Department o Interventional Radiology o Cardiac Cath Lab or procedural setting.
• Experience with moderate sedation and invasive procedures preferred.

Benefits

Fairview Park Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nightly shifts.