RegisteredNurse,RadiologyHolding

**Position: Registered Nurse** **Department: Radiology Holding** **Schedule: 30 hours, Days** **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Radiology Holding Nurse (RHU) Nurse provides specialized care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures. This role involves comprehensive pre-procedural assessment, intra-procedural coordination, and post-procedural recovery. The RHU Nurse ensures patient safety, manages sedation recovery, and serves as the clinical liaison between the patient and the Radiology team. ## **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** **1\. Pre-Procedural Preparation** * **Medical Screening:** Verify patient identity, procedure type, and NPO (nothing by mouth) status. * **Informed Consent:** Ensure all surgical and sedation consents are signed and understood. * **Clinical Readiness:** Review lab results (specifically BUN/Creatinine for contrast safety and PT/INR for IR procedures) and alert the Provider to abnormalities. * **Vascular Access:** Initiate IV therapy and manage existing central lines (PICCs, Ports) for contrast administration. **2\. Post-Procedural Recovery (Phase I & II Recovery)** * **Hemodynamic Monitoring:** Perform frequent vital sign checks and neurovascular assessments following invasive procedures. * **Access Site Management:** Monitor arterial or venous sheath sites for hematoma, bleeding, or distal pulse changes. * **Sedation Recovery:** Monitor patients recovering from General Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), and Moderate Sedation using the Aldrete scoring system. **3\. Specialized Technical Tasks** * **Contrast Safety:** Recognize and treat immediate allergic reactions to iodine or gadolinium (e.g., hives, anaphylaxis). * **Emergency Response:** Maintain proficiency in ACLS/BLS/PALS to manage rare but critical events like contrast-induced cardiac arrest or respiratory depression. **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **EDUCATION:** Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years **CERTIFICATES