Medical Imaging RN

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Department: Medical Imaging

Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of CT & IR. The Medical Imaging RN's primary job function is to plan, organize, and coordinate the management and delivery of patient care activities while maintaining quality care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

• Medical Imaging background preferred

Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required

• ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire required

• Obtain Certification in Radiology Nursing within three years preferred

• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• Six months RN experience required.

• Prior knowledge of cardiology, arrhythmias and cardiac anatomy and physiology required

• Capable of learning cross-sectional anatomy required

• Medical Imaging background preferred

• Conscious sedation experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Encourages feedback from patients, families, nursing staff, and other hospital staff members regarding perception of the care provided to patients; utilizes feedback to improve patient care practices.

2. Identifies, greets and prepares patients for their procedure.

3. Works with Central Scheduling, provider's office, and nursing personnel to schedule patients.

4. Completes nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.

5. Communications and collaborates with providers and other health team members.

6. Participates in discharge planning process.

7. Evaluates patient's response to plan of care and updates plan of care.

8. Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.

9. Assesses patients for testing, taking into consideration safety and contraindications of testing.

10. Assists physicians with tests/procedures.

11. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.

12. Monitors patients' responses to interventions and reports outcomes.

13. Administers medication and assists the physician during the procedure.

14. Working knowledge of conscious sedation during interventional procedures.

15. Monitors and evaluates patients before, during, and post procedure.

16. Documentation and upkeep of PIXIS unit involving safe handling, use and proper discard of medication.

17. Works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing care management.

18. Plans and schedules staffing to meet patient care needs.

19. Adjusts own schedule in order to complete workload in view of increased patient activity, staffing requirements, or special department activities.

20. Accepts assignments and committee appointments as required.

21. Maintains cognizance of current health care developments in area of specialty and/or responsibility.

22. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy

23. Takes call during the week, weekends and holidays as assigned.

24. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis


• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility


• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*


• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*


• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday


• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days


• Life insurance and disability coverage*


• Tuition and certification assistance


• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership


• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs


• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.