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A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:
Location: Williamsville
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse provides patient assessment, education, monitoring, and care before, during, and after radiology
procedures. This role supports radiologists during invasive and interventional procedures, promotes patient comfort and
safety, and administers moderate (conscious) sedation and analgesics under a physician’s direction and supervision, in
accordance with organizational policy.
The nurse identifies patient care needs, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and collaborates with the care team
to ensure quality and continuity of care while supporting the department’s efficient operation.
Essential Functions
Windsong Radiology is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on legally protected classes including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor and/or status protected by law. The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and career development, promotion, advancement, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, retirement, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Some benefits listed are dependent on employment status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time) and/or number of hours worked.
A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date
- 401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment
- Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date
- 6 paid holidays
- 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year
- Annual bonus opportunity for all
- Annual reviews for merit increases
- Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights
- Beautiful spa-like work environment
- Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong
- Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY
Location: Williamsville
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse provides patient assessment, education, monitoring, and care before, during, and after radiology
procedures. This role supports radiologists during invasive and interventional procedures, promotes patient comfort and
safety, and administers moderate (conscious) sedation and analgesics under a physician’s direction and supervision, in
accordance with organizational policy.
The nurse identifies patient care needs, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and collaborates with the care team
to ensure quality and continuity of care while supporting the department’s efficient operation.
Essential Functions
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Maintain a professional, positive, and caring approach throughout each patient encounter.
- Complete and document comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, care needs, and
- Educate patients and their representatives about procedures, preparation requirements, and follow-up care;
- Assess, administer, and monitor moderate sedation and analgesics under physician direction and in accordance
- Obtain patient histories and administer medications for coronary CT angiography (CCTA) procedures.
- Evaluate the condition and care needs of patients transferred from other facilities.
- Serve as a primary nursing contact for patients from assisted living or nursing facilities and patients who require
- Communicate relevant assessment findings and changes in patient condition to radiologists and other
- Document physician and nursing interventions, patient responses, and required follow-up.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, including life-threatening contrast reactions.
- Respond to patient injuries occurring at the facility during work hours, and document, track, and coordinate
- Administer PPD tests to physicians and staff upon hire.
- Procedure Preparation and Support
- Complete chart preparation and pre-procedure paperwork for all interventional radiology procedures at least
- Make procedure reminder calls and provide pre-procedure instructions.
- Assist with procedure scheduling.
- Assist and support physicians during interventional radiology procedures as needed.
- Prepare sterile procedure trays and biopsy slides.
- Clean, package, and sterilize procedure instruments, and maintain the autoclave log.
- Complete required computer tasks, including PACS and RIS tracking.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe examination rooms, procedure rooms, work areas, and control rooms.
- Assist with inventory management and stocking of procedure rooms.
- Order and maintain supplies for emergency crash carts.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members, representatives, colleagues, supervisors, managers,
- Build and maintain positive working relationships across departments.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care, implement workflow changes, and provide
- Immediately notify the department manager of concerns involving patient care, safety, or equipment.
- Understand and follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all applicable QUADA policies and procedures.
- Assist with quarterly QUADA peer reviews and ensure timely submission.
- Assist with reporting adverse or unexpected procedural events to QUADA in accordance with applicable
- Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, applicable New York State regulations, and
- Perform other temporary or permanent duties assigned by the Administrator or Manager.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and registration.
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications, maintained throughout employment.
- At least two years of professional RN experience, including either two years in interventional radiology or
- Strong IV skills, including experience accessing and managing patient ports.
- Strong knowledge of patient preparation and radiology procedures in an outpatient radiology or ambulatory
- Experience with patient education and telephone triage.
- Ability to assist and support physicians during radiologic procedures.
- Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform required lifting duties, up to 35 pounds.
- Experience using Medent and working in a clinical setting.
- Must be able to stand; sit; walk for extended periods of time with the ability to maintain concentration and
Windsong Radiology is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on legally protected classes including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor and/or status protected by law. The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and career development, promotion, advancement, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, retirement, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Some benefits listed are dependent on employment status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time) and/or number of hours worked.
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