Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Alvernon - Tucson, AZ 85711

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level 2 Year Degree Category Health Care

Description

Radiology Ltd., a 500-employee imaging organization located in Tucson AZ, seeks a Full Time Registered Nurse 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri. We are looking for an individual who will support the IR department with moderate sedations, contrast reactions and procedure assistance. Enthusiasm for the role, someone who enjoys to be challenged, exhibits initiative, has excellent nursing judgment and compassion for patients are all attributes that Radiology Ltd. values. This position will primarily be located at our Alvernon site.

What's in it for you:

We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurances, 401(k), paid time off, short- & long-term disability, telemed services as well as other work site benefits! We have employee events throughout the year for all staff, an annual family picnic as well as group hikes, walks and paid community service events. Annual bonuses and merit increases.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists radiologists with procedures including patient monitoring, administering conscious sedation and other procedure medications as per physician order
• Research and coordinate patient data, ensuring appropriate lab results, prior studies, etc. are available for the radiologist to review prior to procedure
• Provide direct patient care and be a patient advocate
• Provide nursing care for patients with adverse reactions, IV extravasations as well as unstable patients
• Assist with the flow of patients in the imaging suites, including interviewing, providing patients with instructions, and inserting IV access on patients for exams
• Assist technologist with education regarding new medications, monitoring equipment, IV insertion, and emergency procedures
• Maintain crash cart and emergency boxes, replacing expired medication and equipment as necessary
• Maintain stock of medications and assist technologist with procedural supplies as needed

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Requires a degree from an accredited school of nursing with an Arizona Nursing License.
• ACLS Certification required.
• At least 1 year Critical Care and/or Emergency Room experience required.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience. Radiology Nursing background preferred.
• Must be able to bend, stand, squat and lift 50-75 pounds.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

Radiology Ltd. is a partner company of Lumexa Imaging and is the premier provider of diagnostic and interventional radiology services in Southern Arizona since 1933. Our company's subspecialized, fellowship-trained experts in body imaging, breast imaging, interventional radiology, molecular imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology, and pediatric radiology utilize advanced technology to deliver high-quality expedient interpretations. Our radiologists are leaders in the medical community, participating and serving in leadership roles in local hospitals and regional medical societies.

Apply now and join our RAD TEAM!