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Job Title: Interventional Radiology Tech Profession: Special Procedures Tech Specialty: Radiology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 or 10 hours M-F plus rotating call and weekend call Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience License: Not specified Certifications: ACLS, PALS Must-Have: 1 year of IR procedure nursing experience, including sedation experience. Description: The goal of the imaging nurse is to provide safe quality care to inpatient and outpatients across the lifespan within the imaging environment. The imaging nurse is qualified and prepared to critically think during unexpected emergencies that occur during any imaging diagnostic or interventional procedure. The Imaging Nurse ensures patient privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and safety. Areas where the nurse may function include diagnostic radiology, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, interventional radiology, and procedural prep and recovery area. Demonstrate knowledge and utilize the nursing process for imaging patients across the lifespan. Demonstrate knowledge of basic information pertaining to all radiologic procedures and exams. Demonstrate the ability to safely administer sedation/analgesia and monitor patient responses under the direction of a physician, including: Continuous cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition and treatment. Continuous vital sign monitoring and alerting physician to patient decompensation. Continuous ETCO2 monitoring and recognition of compromised airway. Ability to document sedation record per facility guidelines. Ability to recognize and manage patient adverse events during sedation. Knowledge of common sedation medications, including reversal agents. Ability to recognize sedation continuum and rescue patient as necessary. Demonstrate knowledge in contrast administration, identification of contrast reactions, and management of contrast reactions and extravasations. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate care and identification of venous access devices and provide IV access and/or assist technologist in obtaining IV access. Provide care to the patient undergoing non-interventional and interventional radiology procedures as per nursing standards and facility hospital policies and procedures. Provide pre and post procedure education with documentation. Work collaboratively with medical, technical, and support staff. Perform daily job duties as required by facility/department.