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Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Date Posted: 20250516

Department: Radiology

Status: Full Time

Shift: 72 hours every two weeks

Steady Nights

+ 6pm to 6AM

+ Covers Sunday thru Saturday nights

+ 3 Days a week

This position is a 12- hour shift and will support the MRI department on steady nights from 6 PM to 6 AM, Monday through Friday, with alternating weekend coverage.

The nurse will work primarily in the MRI department and will support the IR department when needed

Union: Yes

The Unit:

We offer the opportunity to contribute to one of the best interventional stroke and trauma programs in Western PA. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts a one hundred-million-dollar investment in our four interventional labs, five CTs, four MRIs, fluoroscopy, general x-ray, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine.

As a Radiology RN, you will provide professional nursing care in a perioperative setting, circulating during invasive procedures and providing moderate sedation. You'll collaborate closely with radiologists and technologists in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, specializing in neurointervention (including embolic stroke, arterial occlusion, tumor treatments, vascular access device insertion, biopsies, arterial and venous embolization/thrombectomy, and TIPS). This role requires meticulous attention to detail and sterile technique, similar to an OR setting.

Core Clinical Skills:

+ **Assessment:** Comprehensive physical and physiological monitoring, interpretation of findings.

+ **Medication Management:** Administration (all routes), knowledge of effects/interactions, accurate calculations.

+ **Respiratory Support:** Airway management, ventilator management, oxygen therapy.

+ **Cardiovascular Support:** ECG interpretation, management of vasoactive drugs, hemodynamic monitoring.

+ **Invasive Line Management:** Insertion of peripheral IV and maintenance of central lines and arterial lines

+ **Infection Control:** Strict adherence to protocols.

Allegheny General Hospital:

+ AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center

+ 5 state of the art ICU’s

+ State of the art Cancer Center

+ 550+ Beds

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology procedures. Collaborates with the patient and physician to provide care.

High volume of neurointervention

These are invasive procedures much like the OR sterile, often times with anesthesia

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Conducts pre-procedural assessment.

+ Participates in the care of patients undergoing Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology procedures.

+ Provides proper documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards and requirements

+ Maintains a safe environment for patients during their Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology procedures

+ Monitors the surgical environment to ensure that aseptic technique is followed by the surgical team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

+ 1st preference to employee on current night schedule on unit

+ **Minimum one year recent Critical Care or Radiology RN experience**

+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ CPR – American Heart Association

+ Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._

**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._

_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._

_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._

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Req ID: J264377