The Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging is responsible for providing direct patient care by applying special clinical nursing knowledge and skills related to the Medical Imaging setting. They will strive to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.
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Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Card Lab where applicable.
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Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures
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Assists during procedures
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Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting.
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Provide health education information. Provide post procedure instructions.
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AEB: skill demonstration, observation, document audits, attendance at educational inservices
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Care of patients: performs technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to:
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Waived testing
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Respiratory care
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Medical emergency response
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Safe and effective medication administration
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Prioritization of urgent patient care needs
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IV skills, venipuncture
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Catheterization skill
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EKG monitoring
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AEB: skill demonstration, observation, attendance at educational inservices and log audits
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Infection control: Provides environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to:
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Handwashing
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Aseptic technique
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Sterile technique
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Care, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments as applicable
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AEB: Adherence to EHS standards
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Management of Information: Accurately documents and communicates to appropriate care providers. Includes, but is not limited to:
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Confidentiality
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Documentation
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Clerical duties
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Release of Information
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Triage and telephone message taking
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Computer use
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Follows test results reporting policies and procedures to include obtaining, interpreting and communication of results to providers and patients as applicable
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Appointment scheduling
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AEB: chart audits, documentation review and appointment accuracy
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Environment of Care: Assists with maintenance of equipment, supplies and environment. Including, but not limited to:
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Orders supplies
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Maintains equipment to include departmental crash cart according to established clinic guidelines
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Adheres to clinic safety standards for employees, patients, and visitors
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Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment
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Supports initiatives related to OSHA and accreditation standards
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AEB: Physical survey of exam rooms. Maintenance of cleaning logs. Survey for non-functional equipment. Observation, skills demonstration, Attends quarterly EHS education
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Patient Rights and Responsibilities: practices positive guest and peer relations. Supports and respects patient rights. Includes, but is not limited to:
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Advanced Directives
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Informed consent
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Complaint resolution
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Post-procedure patient education
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AEB: chart audits, demonstration, complaint tracking
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Human Resources: Responsible for personal growth and career development. Includes but is not limited to:
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Maintaining licensure and certification
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Annual competency assessment
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Teamwork
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Effective communication
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AEB: Attends education offerings/meetings appropriate to duties and responsibilities. Over 10 programs or inservices=3, 8-10 programs or inservices=2,
