Registered Nurse PRN

Radiology Ltd., a 500 - employee medical imaging organization located in Tucson AZ, seeks a Registered Nurse Per Diem, to work at least 1 day per week with various days available Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. We are looking for coverage for our Alvernon, La Cholla, and Wilmot sites.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists radiologists with procedures including patient monitoring, administering conscious sedation and other procedure medications as per physician order
• Research and coordinate patient data, ensuring appropriate lab results, prior studies, etc. are available for the radiologist to review prior to procedure
• Provide direct patient care and be a patient advocate
• Provide nursing care for patients with adverse reactions, IV extravasations as well as unstable patients
• Assist with the flow of patients in the imaging suites, including interviewing, providing patients with instructions, and inserting IV access on patients for exams
• Assist technologist with education regarding new medications, monitoring equipment, IV insertion, and emergency procedures
• Maintain crash cart and emergency boxes, replacing expired medication and equipment as necessary
• Maintain stock of medications and assist technologist with procedural supplies as needed

Requirements:

• Requires a degree from an accredited school of nursing with an Arizona Nursing License.
• BLS and ACLS Certification.
• At least 1 year Critical Care and/or Emergency Room experience.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience. Radiology Nursing background preferred.
• Must be able to bend, stand, squat and lift 50-75 pounds.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

This is a Per Diem position

This Position is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position

Radiology Ltd. is a partner company of U.S. Radiology Specialists and is the premier provider of diagnostic and interventional radiology services in Southern Arizona since 1933.   Our company’s subspecialized, fellowship-trained experts in body imaging, breast imaging, interventional radiology, molecular imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology, and pediatric radiology utilize advanced technology to deliver high-quality expedient interpretations.  Our radiologists are leaders in the medical community, participating and serving in leadership roles in local hospitals and regional medical societies.

We’re proud to offer team-oriented radiology environments where individuals are encouraged to excel through our combined passion for excellence.  Apply and join our team!