Registered Nurse - Full Time Day Shift - Special Procedures

Registered Nurse – Full Time Day Shift – Special Procedures

Position Summary 

The Radiology Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in the diagnostic and interventional radiology setting. This role supports imaging and minimally invasive procedures by ensuring patient safety, administering medications, and monitoring patients throughout all phases of care. The RN collaborates with physicians, technologists, and ancillary staff to deliver high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care. 

 

Essential Job Responsibilities 
 

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the radiology environment 
   

• Perform pre-procedural assessments, including history, allergies, labs, and consent verification 
   

• Administer IV medications, including moderate sedation 
   

• Continuously monitor patient vital signs and response during procedures 
   

• Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions, including emergency response when needed 

• Ass-st physicians during interventional and diagnostic procedures (e.g., biopsies, drain placements, angiography) 
   

• Maintain a sterile field and assist with patient positioning and preparation 
   

• Provide post-procedure care, including recovery monitoring and discharge education 
   

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the medical record 
   

• Maintain and prepare equipment medications, and supplies for procedures 
   

• Participate in on-call rotation as required 
   

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflow and patient outcomes 
   

• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

 

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills 
   

• Ability to rapidly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition 
   

• Knowledge of sedation practices and emergency interventions 
   

• Familiarity with sterile technique and procedural workflows 
   

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 
   

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment 
  
   

Minimum Qualifications 

 

Education/Licensure/Certifications: 

 

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing 
   

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina 
   

• BLS (Basic Life Support) — required (American Heart Association)
   

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) — required or obtained within 6 months 
   

Experience: 

 

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferred