Licensed Vocational Nurse

RAD CT Bayfront

Full Time

77359BR

Job Summary

The incumbent is primarily responsible for initiating venous access for the purpose of IV contrast administration during the performance of imaging procedures. Venous access includes the use of implanted ports as necessary. The incumbent will also assist with other nursing procedures, medication administration, taking vital signs, collecting, and processing specimens for analysis, and assisting physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures. Incumbent will also provide Tech Assist support to Radiology technologists in all modalities defined as: ensuring patients scheduled for these studies are prepped and prepared, aiding the technologists by navigating the patient from check in to procedure area to check out. Incumbent will be main contact for technologist regarding patients scheduled. Incumbent observes records and reports the physical and mental condition of patients. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies necessary for daily operations and prepares equipment for treatments and procedures.

The incumbent is primarily responsible for initiating venous access for the purpose of IV contrast administration during the performance of imaging procedures. Venous access includes the use of implanted ports as necessary. The incumbent will also assist with other nursing procedures, medication administration, taking vital signs, collecting, and processing specimens for analysis, and assisting physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures. Incumbent will also provide Tech Assist support to Radiology technologists in all modalities defined as: ensuring patients scheduled for these studies are prepped and prepared, aiding the technologists by navigating the patient from check in to procedure area to check out. Incumbent will be main contact for technologist regarding patients scheduled. Incumbent observes records and reports the physical and mental condition of patients. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies necessary for daily operations and prepares equipment for treatments and procedures.

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Required Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• IV Certification.
• Experience with pediatric patients, including ability to start IVs.
• Completion of board accredited or approved nursing program and minimum three (3) years previous experience, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an ambulatory surgical, plastics, or dermatology setting.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese.
• Experienced in an Imaging environment.
• Understanding of JCAHO requirements.
• Experience in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

License/Certification

• Port Access Certification (can be obtained within 3 months of hire)
• IV Certification
• ACLS Certification (can be obtained within 3 months of hire)
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• BLS
• Licensed Vocational Nurse

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

008917 VOC NURSE

Job Category

Radiology

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours