Main Street Radiology is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse for our Interventional Department. This candidate will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality patient care and assisting with interventional procedures under the guidance of a physician.

Key Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse:

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures.
• Administer medications for possible sedation as ordered by the physician and monitor patients' responses during procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and setup of necessary equipment and supplies for each interventional procedure.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary medical team, including physicians, radiologists, and technologists, to coordinate care for patients.
• Monitor patient vital signs, provide continuous patient monitoring, and respond appropriately to any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient data, including pre-procedure and post-procedure assessments, medication administration, and patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families about the interventional radiology procedure, potential risks, and necessary post-procedure care.

Requirements of the Registered Nurse:

• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• NY RN License
• Interventional experience preferred but willing to train

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the radiologist and/or technical manager is responsible for assessing the nursing needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients undergoing procedures at MSR according to the mission, goals, philosophy and policies and procedure. Maintains standards of patient care. Participates in the education of the staff. Conducts QA studies and attends staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school
• Licensed or Certified by the New York State Department of Health
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification

STANDARDS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Report to work in attire that is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment
• Wear proper identification at all times while on duty
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information at all times
• Report to work on time and meet acceptable standard for attendance
• Follow the Main Street Radiology Code of Conduct

JOB DUTIES:

1. Identify each patient and review each patient’s requisition for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Explain the procedure to the patient and answer any questions they might have.
2. Review the patient prescription and identify and report any discrepancy
3. Review the patient questionnaire and identify and report any descrepency
4. Assesses patient condition before, during and after examination. Report and document any pertinent information
5. Responds quickly and initiates treatment of patients experiencing a contrast reaction
6. Communicates with the referring physician and their office as needed
7. Documents as needed any data pertinent to the care of the patient in the medical record
8. Coordinate examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and assist in the management of workflow
9. Maintains injection area for optimum efficiency
10. Ensures that the integrity of the emergency stat kit
11. Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies technical manager when stock is low
12. Checks the defibrillator on a daily basis
13. Monitors medications as per policy
14. Knowledge of radiation and magnetic safety
15. Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines
16. Promote collaborative working relationship with colleagues. Participate in the orientation and training of new employees Contribute to the overall improvement of the facility by offering suggestions and training
17. Maintain confidentiality of all center information
18. Initiate applicable “incident reports” by the end of the shift
19. Report all hazards that could harm patients, visitors or other employees to the appropriate party
20. Establish and maintains a good rapport and cooperative relationship with centers staff
21. Establish and maintains a good rapport and cooperative relationship with centers staff
22. Monitor inventory of supplies and notifies technical manager when stock is low
23. Performs other duties as necessary

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Capability to be independently mobile
2. Ability to manage physically aggressive patients
3. Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance, reach, stoop and bend while maintaining a good mechanical position
4. Ability to perform tasks for long periods with multiple distractions.
5. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate equipment.
6. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear equipment alarms.
7. Ability to work within a limited space.