RN - Radiology

Registered Nurse

Specialty: Radiology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 07:00 - 17:30

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Registered Nurse License

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have: RN with IR procedural experience

Knowledge of IR protocols and procedures

Neuro-interventional experience

High-level communication skills

Unit information includes five labs and a staff consisting of one to two techs per case, depending on complexity. Patient ratios are one to four in holding, depending on acuity. Type of equipment includes GE Imaging. Documentation system used is Meditech Expanse. Call requirements are seven shifts per month, with a response time of less than 30 minutes when called in. Typical procedures performed include full scope of interventional radiology procedures, such as structural interventions, carotid stenting, and peripheral arterial cases. Other common procedures include lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, drains, ports, DSA, and neurosurgical interventions. Dress code is surgical scrubs, provided by the unit. This is a Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for excellence in stroke care and has received awards for being well-run. Development of relationships with the director, staff, and patients is paramount. Daily huddle calls foster communication and teamwork.