Interventional Radiology Nurse - 3221223

Apex Healthcare • New York, NY

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About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessment and Preparation: Evaluate patients’ medical histories, perform pre-procedure assessments (e.g., vital signs, allergies, lab results), and educate patients and families about the procedure, risks, and post-care instructions. Procedure Assistance: Assist interventional radiologists during procedures such as angiograms, stent placements, biopsies, embolization, and catheter insertions by preparing sterile fields, handling instruments, and monitoring patient responses. Medication Administration: Administer conscious sedation, pain management medications, and other drugs as ordered, while monitoring for adverse reactions. Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs, oxygenation, and overall condition during procedures, responding promptly to emergencies or complications. Post-Procedure Care: Provide recovery care, monitor for complications (e.g., bleeding, infection), manage wound sites, and deliver discharge instructions. Documentation: Accurately record patient data, procedure details, medications administered, and post-procedure outcomes in electronic health records (EHR). Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with radiologists, anesthesiologists, and technologists to ensure seamless care delivery. Equipment Management: Prepare and maintain imaging and procedural equipment, ensuring functionality and adherence to safety protocols. Infection Control: Adhere to strict sterile techniques and infection prevention standards to protect patient and staff safety. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program. Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification often required or preferred. - Certification in Radiology Nursing (e.g., Certified Radiology Nurse - CRN) is a plus but not always mandatory. Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in critical care, emergency, or procedural settings (e.g., ICU, ER, or cath lab). Prior interventional radiology experience is highly desirable. Skills: - Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. - Proficiency in IV therapy, sedation administration, and hemodynamic monitoring. - Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication and patient education abilities. - Knowledge of radiology procedures, imaging technology, and radiation safety principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in critical care, emergency, or procedural settings (e.g., ICU, ER, or cath lab).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in IV therapy, sedation administration, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Knowledge of radiology procedures, imaging technology, and radiation safety principles.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification often required or preferred.
• Certification in Radiology Nursing (e.g., Certified Radiology Nurse - CRN) is a plus but not always mandatory.
• Prior interventional radiology experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ medical histories, perform pre-procedure assessments (e.g., vital signs, allergies, lab results), and educate patients and families about the procedure, risks, and post-care instructions.
• Assist interventional radiologists during procedures such as angiograms, stent placements, biopsies, embolization, and catheter insertions by preparing sterile fields, handling instruments, and monitoring patient responses.
• Administer conscious sedation, pain management medications, and other drugs as ordered, while monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs, oxygenation, and overall condition during procedures, responding promptly to emergencies or complications.
• Provide recovery care, monitor for complications (e.g., bleeding, infection), manage wound sites, and deliver discharge instructions.
• Accurately record patient data, procedure details, medications administered, and post-procedure outcomes in electronic health records (EHR).
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with radiologists, anesthesiologists, and technologists to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Prepare and maintain imaging and procedural equipment, ensuring functionality and adherence to safety protocols.
• Adhere to strict sterile techniques and infection prevention standards to protect patient and staff safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level