Completes assessment of health status of patient scheduled to undergo radiology procedures. Obtains pre-procedure lab information and a history related to the chief complaint of the patient prior to angiography procedure. Notifies the responsible physician and technologists about findings and concerns needing attention prior to, during, and following the radiology procedure. Collaborates with radiologists, referring physicians and staff members to provide optimal care of patients and families. D... more details
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Job Title
RN - Angiography Specialist
Location
Akron
Facility
Akron General Medical Center
Department
Radiol-Nursing-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code
AK0664
Shift
Days + Call
Schedule
7:00am-5:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers comprehensive radiology services including diagnostics, nuclear imaging, interventional procedures and radiation oncology. As a Registered Nurse (RN) Angiography Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Providing direct patient care and assessment to patients undergoing angiographies.
Educating patients, families and caregivers.
Acting as a liaison between the Department of Radiology and the Department of Nursing.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Has a strong background in critical care or neurology.
Is a Registered Nurse (RN).
Provides care with compassion and empathy.
Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
By taking this opportunity, you’ll build a rewarding career making meaningful differences in the lives of others. Cleveland Clinic values and supports our nurses by offering student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement to eligible full- and part-time RNs.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Completes assessment of health status of patient scheduled to undergo radiology procedures.
- Obtains pre-procedure lab information and a history related to the chief complaint of the patient prior to angiography procedure.
- Notifies the responsible physician and technologists about findings and concerns needing attention prior to, during, and following the radiology procedure.
- Collaborates with radiologists, referring physicians and staff members to provide optimal care of patients and families.
- Documents patient care.
- Provides conscious sedation and monitoring to patients undergoing interventional procedures as specified by the hospital conscious sedation policy and procedure.
- Administers medications to patients while in the Radiology Department as needed.
- Injects contrast for IVP examinations and Kinevac for gallbladder examinations.
- Assists radiologist in performing breast localizations, chain cystograms and any other procedures as requested by the radiologist.
- Monitors narcotic control for department.
- Monitors emergency resuscitation equipment in angiography suite and diagnostic area.
- Provides pre and post radiology procedure education to patients and families.
- Monitors quality assurance performance and infection control practices for radiology.
- Participates on selected hospital committees.
- Serves as a liaison between patient, radiologist, and other members of the health care team. Identifies problems or potential problems and initiates appropriate action.
- Anticipates and exceeds the needs and expectations of patients.
- Attends continuing education programs and completes mandatory training in order to maintain licensure, position specific ongoing competencies and professional growth.
- Follows hospital/system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
Certifications:
- Registered Nurse with current license to practice in Ohio. Maintains current CPR certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
- Strong communication skills.
Work Experience:
- Critical Care preferred or strong neuro nursing background.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
- Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
- Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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