Registered Nurse (RN) Radiation (31588) in Scottsdale, Arizona at GI Alliance

Procedural / Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Procedural RN to join our
Interventional Radiology services team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between pre-
operative care and the operating room for patients undergoing interventional procedures
under local MAC sedation. There is also some light occasional travel and back fill in our
In-office urology procedure suites for vacation/sick coverage.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Procedural Care: Assess patients prior to surgery, have records ready for the
CRNA and provider for consent.
IV & Medication Management: Safely initiate peripheral IV access, maintain lines, and
administer pre-operative medications including IV antibiotics according to physician
orders and infection control standards. Maintain drug counts with CRNAs and
Managers.
Patient Transport: Safely transfer and accompany the patient from the pre-op holding
area to the operating room.
Patient Positioning & Prepping: Assist anesthesia and the surgical team in safely
positioning the patient on the operating table. Prepare the patient's operative site using
approved skin-prepping protocols.
Sterile Field Support: Work in and around the sterile field. Open and distribute the few
sterile supplies that are unable to be opened pre-operatively. Document times and
meds given intraoperatively.
Department Support: Help with minor PAT requirements and patient questions. Assist
with monitoring and communicating supply and anesthesia needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program; Associate’s
Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
License: Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the
state of practice.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS, PALS or CNOR certification is a plus not required).
Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, with previous
experience in perioperative and procedural suites
Skills: Excellent IV starts, robust understanding of the perioperative area, critical
thinking, adaptability, and a strong balance between communication and active listening
to promote positive interactions with the team.