RN - Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology NurseThe Registered Nurse within Interventional Radiology (IR) provides nursing care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing these (IR) and other radiology tests and procedures. This involves the use of "image guidance" to perform minimally invasive surgery or diagnoses of disease. The IR nurse also performs peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertions and consultative functions regarding vascular access placement. He/she is responsible for providing quality nursing care to the patients of Interventional Radiology and those requiring access devices. Patient population includes adult, geriatric, and adolescent age groups.