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Position: Registered Nurse Department: Radiology Holding Schedule: 30 hours, Days POSITION SUMMARY: The Radiology Holding Nurse (RHU) Nurse provides specialized care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures. This role involves comprehensive pre-procedural assessment, intra-procedural coordination, and post-procedural recovery. The RHU Nurse ensures patient safety, manages sedation recovery, and serves as the clinical liaison between the patient and the Radiology team. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: 1. Pre-Procedural Preparation Medical Screening: Verify patient identity, procedure type, and NPO (nothing by mouth) status. Informed Consent: Ensure all surgical and sedation consents are signed and understood. Clinical Readiness: Review lab results (specifically BUN/Creatinine for contrast safety and PT/INR for IR procedures) and alert the Provider to abnormalities. Vascular Access: Initiate IV therapy and manage existing central lines (PICCs, Ports) for contrast administration. 2. Post-Procedural Recovery (Phase I & II Recovery) Hemodynamic Monitoring: Perform frequent vital sign checks and neurovascular assessments following invasive procedures. Access Site Management: Monitor arterial or venous sheath sites for hematoma, bleeding, or distal pulse changes. Sedation Recovery: Monitor patients recovering from General Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), and Moderate Sedation using the Aldrete scoring system. 3. Specialized Technical Tasks Contrast Safety: Recognize and treat immediate allergic reactions to iodine or gadolinium (e.g., hives, anaphylaxis). Emergency Response: Maintain proficiency in ACLS/BLS/PALS to manage rare but critical events like contrast-induced cardiac arrest or respiratory depression. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED : Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Advanced IV insertion skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and familiarity with sedation protocols.
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