Interventional Radiography Nurse
Interventional Radiography Nurses provide critical nursing care to the cardiac patient while assisting the Interventional Radiologist, Vascular Surgeon, and Endovascular Neurosurgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. Interventional Radiography Nurses closely monitor the patient for complications, administer medications including moderate sedation, document the procedure, and also may circulate or scrub into procedures. Interventional Radiography nurses also play an important role in communication and patient education both pre and post operatively. Interventional Radiography nurses typically work in the hospital setting.
Education/Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
- Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
- You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
- RN's can only work with an active state license.
***REQUIRED SKILLS: ARRT; BLS; 3-5 years' experience. 25-30 cases/day. ON-CALL; incl weekends and holidays
