Radiology Procedure Registered Nurse

Radiology Procedure Registered Nurse
Department
Interventional Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging
Employment Status
Full-Time, NYSNA Bargaining Unit
Schedule
Monday through Friday (No weekends or holidays unless otherwise required by operational need, per NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Location
Oneida Health, Oneida, New York
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Position Summary
The Radiology Procedure RN provides nursing care to outpatients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Responsibilities include admitting, assessing, monitoring, and recovering outpatients before and after procedures; administering medications as ordered; monitoring patient responses; and collaborating with radiology providers to ensure safe, high-quality care. The RN performs other related duties and procedures as assigned, in accordance with NYSNA collective bargaining agreement, Oneida Health policies, and New York State nursing regulations.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
· Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
· Performs pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, laboratory results, allergies, and informed consent verification.
· Prepares patients physically and emotionally for procedures, providing education and addressing patient and family concerns.
· Administers medications, including moderate sedation and contrast agents, in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and scope of practice.
· Monitors patients intra-procedure and post-procedure, including vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, and potential complications.
· Provides post-procedure recovery care, discharge teaching, and follow-up instructions.
Patient Safety and Quality
· Maintains strict adherence to infection prevention, radiation safety, and sterile technique standards.
· Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient emergencies and changes in condition.
· Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
· Participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities.
Collaboration and Communication
· Works collaboratively with radiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
· Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
· Participates in handoff communication to ensure continuity of care.
Professional Practice
· Practices within the scope of professional nursing standards, New York State Nurse Practice Act, and Oneida Health policies.
· Maintains required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
· Participates in mandatory education, staff meetings, and in-service training.
Additional Responsibilities
· Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with job classification and in accordance with hospital policy, professional nursing standards, and the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Qualifications
Education
· Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing).
Licensure and Certification
· Current New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required within a specified timeframe, per department policy.
Experience
· Previous experience in interventional radiology, critical care, ambulatory surgery, or procedural nursing preferred.
· Moderate sedation experience preferred.
· Experience with IV insertions and port draws preferred
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
· Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures, equipment, and patient care standards.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ambulatory procedural environment.
· Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
· Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in emergent situations.
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Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the department for extended periods.
· Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfers, with or without reasonable accommodation.
· Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment and perform clinical procedures.
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Work Environment
· Ambulatory interventional radiology setting with exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contrast media, radiation, and other clinical hazards, with appropriate protective measures in place