Clinical Nurse III - Diagnostic Radiology
About The Position
The Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Nurse provides specialized nursing care to oncology patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This role ensures safe, compassionate, and high-quality care through clinical expertise, patient advocacy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including radiologists, technologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals. The nurse is responsible for patient assessment, education, sedation monitoring, procedure preparation, and post-procedure recovery in a high-acuity, technology-driven environment. This opportunity is for full-time, 10-hour shifts (4 shifts per week), and designated for the day shift (variable start times - earliest 5:30am, latest 9:00am start time). The department is open Monday-Saturday. Call is required for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required
- Current California RN license
- Minimum of three (3) years related experience (ER/ICU/IR experience preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
- ACLS through American Heart Association
- PALS through American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and pediatric oncology patients during diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures (CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy).
- Assess patients pre-procedure for clinical stability, reviewing labs, medications, and allergies.
- Administer moderate sedation and monitor patients per hospital sedation policy.
- Manage vascular access devices (e.g., peripheral IVs, PICCs, ports) including insertion, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition; initiate emergency interventions as needed.
- Educate patients and families about imaging procedures, sedation, and post-procedure care.
- Provide emotional support to patients coping with cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Coordinate with radiologists, technologists, and transport teams to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and safety huddles.
- Assist in the development and implementation of radiology nursing policies and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in audits, data collection, and quality reporting related to radiology nursing practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
