RN, Imaging Services

Title:Registered Nurse (RN), Imaging Services

Location:Laguna Hills, CA

Department:CAT Scan

Status:Full Time

Shift:Days (10 hours)

Pay Range*:$51.99 to $81.50

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Imaging Services RN is responsible for the coordination of the nursing and patient education function in the CAT Scan/Imaging Department. The Imaging Services RN provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the radiology department including pre-procedural, intraprocedural and post-procedural care. The Imaging Services RN is responsible for triaging patients, providing procedural sedation, responding to changes in patient condition, and assisting the radiologist intraoperatively while maintaining sterile technique, as well ensuring patient's stability post operatively. The Imaging Services RN collaborates with radiologists, technologists and anesthesiologists to provide safety and high-quality outcomes. The Imaging Services RN will function in accordance with established standards of nursing practice. Nursing competencies will be evaluated by the Nursing Administration and professional development. The Imaging Services RN works closely with department management to assure optimal patient care and quality services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.
• Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all diagnostic exams.and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.
• Demonstrates and performs quality nursing practice and provide patient and family education appropriate to patients of all ages and conditions.
• Demonstrates RN support for all patient exams, obtains proper history, and documentation including pre and post procedure care.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations.
• Be at work and be on time.
• Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Prioritize and multitask.

Essential Job Outcomes

• Utilizes the nursing process as the framework for management of patient care, evaluation of critical situations and problem solving, maintains integrity of the procedure requiring nursing standard of care.
• Triages patients and respond to changes in patient conditions undergoing all diagnostic procedures in the Imaging services dept; CT biopsies, drainages, Ultrasound procedures, and any patient procedures done in Imaging services.
• Provides nursing education to all patients, documents appropriately in Hospital information systems, monitors appropriate labs on procedural orders and any patient safety concerns.
• Understands and communicates information regarding all procedures and exams done in the Imaging and radiation services department to the physicians and necessary staff.
• Takes measures to identify equipment that is in need of repair, follow up calling for service and documenting call. Utilizes point of care equipment and performs annual competencies for employees as appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.