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Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most. 

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. 

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 

• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 

• Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 

• Additional benefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 

• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 

• Benefits may vary by location and role 

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Diagnostic Imaging Services, the Registered Nurse has an indirect reporting relationship to the C.N.O.  Daily activities are coordinated through an RN Charge Nurse.  The major goal of the Radiology Nurse is to provide quality nursing care to the patient. Skills utilized in his/her job performance include assessment, communication, teaching, leadership, and management.  The nurse insures patient privacy and dignity.  Areas where the nurse may function are:  General diagnostic, special procedures, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computerized tomography, interventional radiology and magnetic resonance imaging. Fulfills on-call and weekend requirements as required (applies to Interventional Radiology RN Staff only).                        

1. Performs physical and psychosocial assessment of patients that demonstrates knowledge and consideration of age specific and cultural differences.  Modifies nursing care to meet the age specific requirements of the newborn (0 to 30 days), pediatric (1 to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 70 years), and geriatric (71+ years) patients, including but not limited to: growth and development, medications, and special physical and psychosocial needs.                         
2. Provides patient care and management.  Consistently attempts to gain patient cooperation for all examinations the nurse is involved with.  The nurse and/or the physician will always provide an explanation of the examination/procedure.  The physician will explain any risks involved.  Before the examination, the nurse will discuss the need for patient cooperation during the examination.  Obtain a signed consent form.  Consistently record procedural data, as outlined in the “General Guidelines for Documentation” found in the policy and procedure manual.  Measure and record vital signs of patient prior to the procedure to establish a baseline and will physically prepare the patient for the examination to include EKG electrodes and any other physiological equipment as required.  Monitors patients vital signs and electrocardiogram during the procedure and will evaluate any unusual EKG readings as artifact, or wil