Cardiac Registered Nurse - Huntersville Outpatient Imaging

Charlotte Radiology•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RN's are responsible for performing clinical duties within their designated scope of practice that also promotes excellent patient care. Administers appropriate medications to patients within assigned area of responsibility at the direction/order by the physician. RN's are responsible for accurate documentation of clinical history, maintain a radiation-protected environment for themselves and patients and can operate routine equipment as well as monitor CT IV's and sedation of patients.

Requirements

Associate degree/Junior College in Nursing
RN/LPN
ACLS/BLS
Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to their licensure and role
Must be computer literate
Must be able to access a patient’s medical chart for anything that may interfere with their radiologic exam or procedure
Must be able to adequately update a patient’s medical chart for future clinicians needs
Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs.
Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
Must have good communication skills

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of Radiology and Cardiac experience preferred

Responsibilities

Careful monitoring of the patient during Coronary CT Angiography
Responsible for accurate documentation of patients’ clinical history, administered procedures, medications and other pertinent patient care information in the medical record and CR RIS system
Assess and treat patients during procedures and during times of medical distress
Access patient's venous system by starting an IV or through an implanted port for contrast administration and or lab values
Administers medications under the direction of the provider to patients during radiologic procedures
Maintains and procures complete and accurate inventory of all necessary emergency medical supplies, including controlled substance count
Performs and abides by sterile technique standards
Complies with all CR organizational and clinical policy and procedures that apply to the role
Assists the technologist with patient throughout to maximize workflow efficiencies
Other duties as assigned