Nurse Clinician III - Radiology

Radiology Clinician

Ever wonder what goes on in Radiology? Come find out and help patients have the best experience during their Radiologic procedures.

This position will manage nursing functions that fall outside of Interventional Radiology and can include the following:

• Nuclear Medicine Stress Testing
• Cardiac monitoring for CT and MRI exams
• Foley catheter insertion for pediatric and adult patients
• PO and Moderate sedation for Radiology exams
• Managing contrast allergy reactions
• Working closely with NP to ensure appropriate follow up post procedure.

BLS, ACLS and PALS required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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