RN Huntersville 4, 10s rotating Wed/Fri day off 7-5:30

Schedule: Monday–Friday, four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off. Week 1 will have Wednesdays off, Week 2 will have Fridays off. 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Location: Huntersville, NC Cardiac CT RN does from patient arrival → pre-assessment → IV → beta blocker/heart-rate control → nitroglycerin → CT → recovery, including the likely interview questions and answers Monitor patients throughout Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) examinations. Review the patient's medical history and identify conditions or medications that could affect the cardiac CT. Establish IV access or access an implanted port for contrast administration and laboratory testing. Administer medications under physician direction, including medications used to optimize heart rate for CCTA. Monitor blood pressure and the patient's clinical status before, during, and after the examination. Assess and respond to patients experiencing medical distress or adverse reactions. Maintain accurate documentation of the patient's history, medications, procedures, and nursing care in the medical record and Charlotte Radiology's RIS. Maintain emergency equipment and medications, including controlled-substance inventory. Follow sterile technique and applicable clinical and organizational policies. Work closely with the CT technologist to maintain efficient patient flow and a safe examination environment. Nurse contacts patients before the exam, reviews instructions/medications, starts the high-flow IV needed for contrast, administers medication when needed to lower the heart rate, monitors blood pressure, and gives sublingual nitroglycerin during the scan. Qualifications: 3–5 years of critical care nursing experience such as ER, ICU, CCU, Telemetry, etc. Cardiac and radiology experience preferred Associate degree/college-level nursing education RN qualification BLS and ACLS Ability to assess medical records for issues that could interfere with the imaging procedure Strong documentation and computer skills Good communication skills Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift approximately 50–75 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charlotte Radiology