Registered Nurse - Outpatient Radiology Center
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: RN's are responsible for performing clinical duties within their designated scope of practice that also promotes excellent patient care. Administers appropriate medications to patients within assigned area of responsibility at the direction/order by the physician. RN's are responsible for accurate documentation of clinical history, maintain a radiation-protected environment for themselves and patients and can operate routine equipment as well as monitor CT IV's and sedation of patients. Shift Details: M/T/Th/F 7a-6p Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for accurate documentation of patients’ clinical history, administered procedures, medications and other pertinent patient care information in the medical record and CR RIS system Assess and treat patients during procedures and during times of medical distressAccess patient's venous system through an implanted port for contrast administration and or lab values Administers sedation medications as ordered to claustrophobic patients during radiologic procedures Maintains and procures complete and accurate inventory of all necessary emergency medical supplies, including controlled substance count Performs and abides by sterile technique standards and creates sterile trays for procedures Complies with all CR organizational and clinical policy and procedures that apply to the role Assists the technologist with patient throughout to maximize workflow efficienciesOther duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate degree/Junior College in Nursing
- RN/LPN
- ACLS/BLS
- 3-5 years of Radiology experience
- Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to their licensure and role
- Must be computer literate
- Must be able to access a patient’s medical chart for anything that may interfere with their radiologic exam or procedure
- Must be able to adequately update a patient’s medical chart for future clinicians needs
- Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs.
- Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Must have good communication skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for accurate documentation of patients’ clinical history, administered procedures, medications and other pertinent patient care information in the medical record and CR RIS system
- Assess and treat patients during procedures and during times of medical distress
- Access patient's venous system through an implanted port for contrast administration and or lab values
- Administers sedation medications as ordered to claustrophobic patients during radiologic procedures
- Maintains and procures complete and accurate inventory of all necessary emergency medical supplies, including controlled substance count
- Performs and abides by sterile technique standards and creates sterile trays for procedures
- Complies with all CR organizational and clinical policy and procedures that apply to the role
- Assists the technologist with patient throughout to maximize workflow efficiencies
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
