Registered Nurse 2, Radiology/Cath Lab

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center's Radiology department has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse. The department is staffed 24 x 7 and performs a high volume of image guided procedures annually, utilizing state-of-the-art imaging suites that support various specialties. Our radiology nurses are dedicated professionals who fulfill roles in patient preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. This position requires on-call and weekend shift responsibilities.

Requirements

WA (or applicable multistate) RN License
Minimum two years critical care (ICU, ED, Cath, IR) nursing experience
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Collaborate with night shift staff across various disciplines to provide essential support to radiology patients, ensuring seamless patient care and coordination.
Provide care for hemodynamically unstable STEMI patients and those in cardiogenic shock, including titrating vasoactive medications.
Assist with diagnostic and interventional body and neuro Angio procedures as well as heart catheterizations, utilizing advanced technologies such as IVUS, iFR/FFR, IABP, and Impella.
Administer minimal to moderate sedation for patients undergoing procedures in the Cath Lab, Body Angio, and Neuro Angio suites.
Work with various departments, including ECHO, EKG, Cardiology, and Neuro, across different areas of the hospital to ensure integrated patient care.
Ensure the safe management of patients with MR Conditional pacemakers or implantable cardiac devices during MRI procedures by programming the device into MRI-safe mode and restoring it post-scan.
Screen and assess patients for safe moderate/minimal sedation in procedures such as diagnostic cerebral angiograms, angiograms for embolization, tunneled line placements, implanted ports, and dialysis catheter placements.
Administer moderate sedation for other procedures such as bone biopsies and solid organ biopsies.
Oversee the recovery of patients from general anesthesia, ensuring stability and safety before transferring them to other areas within the hospital.
Assist in the timely coordination of care for embolic stroke patients and trauma patients requiring embolization, working closely with physicians, radiology technicians, and nurses.
Receive training to perform ultrasound-guided IV insertions for patients with challenging venous access and as needed, support ancillary departments in this capacity.