Registered Nursing Needed Outpatient Clinic in Brighton, NY - NursingJobs

Position Description: 
To prepare MRI patients for their exams.  
Obtain IV access, review medical history to ensure patient is able to safely complete the exam.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide education and support to patients having MRI
• Screen patients for safety
• Place IV for MRI contrast administration
• Triage any patient reactions, document, and communicate with referring doctors
• Triage any EWBC patients within the office who are in need of medical assistance throughout their appointment
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physicians orders
• Work with Radiologist following specific guidelines in determining patients who will require medication for MRI due to history of allergy reaction to contrast dye. Contact patient to communicate directions.
• Order and stock supplies needed for MRI injections and patient care
• Maintain crash carts and perform monthly checks
• Organize Flu Clinic, CPR certification, OSHA education meeting
• Maintain OSHA standards throughout office
• Assist with MRI biopsies when required
• Use of Avairis medical software
• Use of Rochester RHIO to obtain pertinent test results relevant to MRI
• Coordinate vacations and sick days around per diem coverage
• Patient Call List-reaches out to previous cancer patients on behalf of EWBC to follow up on patient and document
• Infectious disease-assists in determining patient safety for any infectious disease or related condition.  Educates staff on protocols
• Reports to MRI department manager for and concerns, questions, or instructions
• Works with Radiologist in case of emergency and follows direction on critical patient care
• Trained in Power Injector usage

Registered Nurse Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with excellent IV skills
• Current NYS license
• Ability to work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others. Compassionate
• Team player
• ACLS certified