Radiology Ltd., a 500 - employee imaging organization located in Tucson AZ, seeks a Full Time Registered Nurse 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri. We are looking for an individual who will support the IR department with moderate sedations, contrast reactions and procedure assistance. Enthusiasm for the role, someone who enjoys to be challenged, exhibits initiative, has excellent nursing judgment and compassion for patients are all attributes that Radiology Ltd. values. We currently have 3 locations in Tucson two located on the East Side and the other on the NW Side. Both sites will be consolidated into a central Tucson site in the spring.
What’s in it for you:
We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurances, 401(k), paid time off, short- & long-term disability, telemed services as well as other work site benefits! We have employee events throughout the year for all staff, an annual family picnic as well as group hikes, walks and paid community service events. Annual bonuses and merit increases.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists radiologists with procedures including patient monitoring, administering conscious sedation and other procedure medications as per physician order
- Research and coordinate patient data, ensuring appropriate lab results, prior studies, etc. are available for the radiologist to review prior to procedure
- Provide direct patient care and be a patient advocate
- Provide nursing care for patients with adverse reactions, IV extravasations as well as unstable patients
- Assist with the flow of patients in the imaging suites, including interviewing, providing patients with instructions, and inserting IV access on patients for exams
- Assist technologist with education regarding new medications, monitoring equipment, IV insertion, and emergency procedures
- Maintain crash cart and emergency boxes, replacing expired medication and equipment as necessary
- Maintain stock of medications and assist technologist with procedural supplies as needed