Radiology RN – CT/MRI Specialty – Days

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Position Highlights:

• Position: Registered Nurse – Radiology, CT/MRI Specialty
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
• Required Travel: No

What you will do:

• Hospital radiology nurses work with patients of all ages, providing care before and after imaging procedures, and assisting the radiologist during the procedure. They are often called upon to provide care in emergencies and a wide variety of procedures.  The function of this job is to oversee patients within the Radiology department. 
• Will manage CTA Cardiac, MRI pacemaker patients, MRI Breast and Breast Biopsy, and Prostate exams
• Monitor patients for allergic reaction or if a patient is not feeling well.
• Provide assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, administration of drugs, 02 therapy, and IV management.
• Assess, educate and explain to patients what to expect for complicated radiology procedures.
• Collect data and prepare monthly statistical report on special procedure activity. (Follow ups, complications, etc.)
• Participate in Radiology staff development by providing formal in-service training to Radiology staff on medical equipment used in Radiology (suction, 02 defibrillator, crash cart, etc.) and on hospital infection control procedures.
• Monitor and maintain medical equipment used in Radiology. (suction, 02, defibrillator, crash cart, etc.
• Participate in hospital wide activities:  Member of Infection Control and member of Radiation Safety Committee.
• Educate patients. Call before and after procedures.   Assessing, monitoring and resuscitating.
• Starting and assessing peripheral IV lines, infusion ports and Foley catheters.
• Assist with imaging test by administering and monitoring medication. Also, coordinating care between radiology and other departments.
• Assist in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.
• Assist with clerical duties (phone, scheduling, computer entry, etc.)
• Help insure safe and clean working environment for patients and co-workers.

What you will need:

• Education: Graduate of accredited nursing school – Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Nursing
• License/Certification: Active IL RN License; American Heart Association CPR (BLS) Certification and American Heart Association ACLS Certification
• Experience: Prefer at least 5 years RN experience with hospital acute care background. ICU or ER experience preferred. One year radiology nursing experience preferred.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Good communication skills required, computer literate and understand MRI safety.

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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