Medical Imaging RN

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Manager of CT & IR. The Medical Imaging RN's primary job function is to plan, organize, and coordinate the management and delivery of patient care activities while maintaining quality care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required
ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire required
BLS within 90 days of hire required
Six months RN experience required.
Prior knowledge of cardiology, arrhythmias and cardiac anatomy and physiology required
Capable of learning cross-sectional anatomy required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Medical Imaging background preferred
Obtain Certification in Radiology Nursing within three years preferred
Medical Imaging background preferred
Conscious sedation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Encourages feedback from patients, families, nursing staff, and other hospital staff members regarding perception of the care provided to patients; utilizes feedback to improve patient care practices.
Identifies, greets and prepares patients for their procedure.
Works with Central Scheduling, provider's office, and nursing personnel to schedule patients.
Completes nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.
Communications and collaborates with providers and other health team members.
Participates in discharge planning process.
Evaluates patient's response to plan of care and updates plan of care.
Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.
Assesses patients for testing, taking into consideration safety and contraindications of testing.
Assists physicians with tests/procedures.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Monitors patients' responses to interventions and reports outcomes.
Administers medication and assists the physician during the procedure.
Working knowledge of conscious sedation during interventional procedures.
Monitors and evaluates patients before, during, and post procedure.
Documentation and upkeep of PIXIS unit involving safe handling, use and proper discard of medication.
Works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing care management.
Plans and schedules staffing to meet patient care needs.
Adjusts own schedule in order to complete workload in view of increased patient activity, staffing requirements, or special department activities.
Accepts assignments and committee appointments as required.
Maintains cognizance of current health care developments in area of specialty and/or responsibility.
Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
Takes call during the week, weekends and holidays as assigned.
Performs intermediate-level disinfection and / or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition and certification assistance
Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
And many other benefit offerings!