Radiology Procedure Registered Nurse

Radiology Procedure Registered Nurse

Department

Interventional Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging

Employment Status

Full-Time, NYSNA Bargaining Unit

Schedule

Monday through Friday (No weekends or holidays unless otherwise required by operational need, per NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Location

Oneida Health, Oneida, New York

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Position Summary

The Radiology Procedure RN provides nursing care to outpatients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Responsibilities include admitting, assessing, monitoring, and recovering outpatients before and after procedures; administering medications as ordered; monitoring patient responses; and collaborating with radiology providers to ensure safe, high-quality care. The RN performs other related duties and procedures as assigned, in accordance with NYSNA collective bargaining agreement, Oneida Health policies, and New York State nursing regulations.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

· Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.

· Performs pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, laboratory results, allergies, and informed consent verification.

· Prepares patients physically and emotionally for procedures, providing education and addressing patient and family concerns.

· Administers medications, including moderate sedation and contrast agents, in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and scope of practice.

· Monitors patients intra-procedure and post-procedure, including vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, and potential complications.

· Provides post-procedure recovery care, discharge teaching, and follow-up instructions.

Patient Safety and Quality

· Maintains strict adherence to infection prevention, radiation safety, and sterile technique standards.

· Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient emergencies and changes in condition.

· Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

· Participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities.

Collaboration and Communication

· Works collaboratively with radiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

· Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

· Participates in handoff communication to ensure continuity of care.

Professional Practice

· Practices within the scope of professional nursing standards, New York State Nurse Practice Act, and Oneida Health policies.

· Maintains required licensure, certifications, and competencies.

· Participates in mandatory education, staff meetings, and in-service training.

Additional Responsibilities

· Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with job classification and in accordance with hospital policy, professional nursing standards, and the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Qualifications

Education

· Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing).

Licensure and Certification

· Current New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required within a specified timeframe, per department policy.

Experience

· Previous experience in interventional radiology, critical care, ambulatory surgery, or procedural nursing preferred.

· Moderate sedation experience preferred.

· Experience with IV insertions and port draws preferred

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

· Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures, equipment, and patient care standards.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ambulatory procedural environment.

· Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.

· Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in emergent situations.

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Physical Requirements

· Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the department for extended periods.

· Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfers, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment and perform clinical procedures.

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Work Environment

· Ambulatory interventional radiology setting with exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contrast media, radiation, and other clinical hazards, with appropriate protective measures in place

Salary : $36 - $54