Interventional Radiology Nurse

Advanced Radiology Consultants•Fairfield, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiologist, the Interventional Radiology Nurse provides high quality and cost-effective nursing care to patients across all imaging modalities within the outpatient interventional radiology office. Applies all phases of care for invasive radiology procedures: pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure.

Requirements

Demonstrates commitment to excellence in patient care and exceptional customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
Demonstrates and understands the Role of a “Procedural Sedation” Nurse for Invasive Procedures.
Demonstrates competencies in Nursing practice (knowledge and behaviors), utilizing research behaviors, to meet age-specific patient needs.
Needs to demonstrate independence, good clinical judgment, and practice with experienced safety skills.
Must be able to work closely with Anesthesia in recovering adults post anesthesia administration
Ability to proficiently utilize electronic health systems
Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required) with active RN Connecticut State License.
Strong Cardiac/Critical Care background, 2 years of ICU RN experience required.
Must be collaborative and flexible working in a close team environment.
ACLS Required

Nice To Haves

Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in advanced patient assessment skills of all body systems (neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, GI, GU, skin and musculoskeletal).
Functions as clinically competent in procedural sedation, administering conscious sedation and understanding the sedation recovery phase, reversal agents and airway recovery skills.
Works as an integral member of the interventional team including physicians, physician assistants, technologists, and management team.