Radiology RN

Holy Cross Hospital•Fort Lauderdale, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology RN provides nursing care in Diagnostic Radiology, CT, MRI, and Interventional Radiology. The role calls for substantial nursing knowledge, expertise, and independence while caring for patients with varied needs and sometimes limited available information. The nurse performs nursing activities, starts and checks peripheral IVs, assesses infusaports, administers medications and contrast media, monitors vital signs and patient condition, suctions patients, inserts Foley catheters, and assists with personal care needs. The nurse verifies orders, procedures, patient identity, and required consent; prepares and monitors patients for procedures; documents care; recognizes and responds to contrast reactions; follows sterile technique and infection-control practices; provides post-procedure care; and discontinues IV sites. In Interventional Radiology, the nurse assists with procedures, maintains pressure lines, anticipates changes in patient condition, and instructs patients about procedures and aftercare.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
At least two years of experience in a critical care or radiology area.
Meet all required optional and non-optional criteria for Level II as defined by the Radiology Department Ladder Program at Holy Cross Hospital.
Current Florida RN license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing activities in Diagnostic Radiology, CT, and MRI areas.
Interact efficiently, professionally, and courteously with all contacts.
Verify patient orders, the proper procedure, patient identification, and required consent before procedures.
Establish intravenous access for studies requiring IV contrast and as needed.
Monitor patients undergoing procedures; administer medications and contrast media appropriately; and accurately document activities.
Recognize signs and symptoms of allergy or contrast reaction and respond appropriately.
Use proper sterile technique and follow infection-control guidelines.
Provide post-procedure care and discontinue IV sites.
Assist with Interventional Radiology procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of procedures, including scheduling, indications, technical accomplishment, and potential risks or complications.
Set up and maintain pressure lines.
Anticipate changes in patient condition based on knowledge of procedures and disease processes.
Instruct patients regarding procedures and post-procedure care.
Perform routine radiology nursing tasks such as checking peripheral IVs, assessing infusaports, monitoring vital signs, suctioning patients, inserting Foley catheters, and helping with personal needs.