Registered Nurse Medical Imaging

Job Description :

As a Imaging Nurse, you will be responsible for leading nursing services in imaging across multiple departments and facilities, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-efficient patient care. Your leadership will involve overseeing staffing, resource allocation, and fostering a work environment that supports excellent nursing practice. This role also involves managing pre-op and post-op care, assisting with interventional procedures, and ensuring that imaging services meet high standards. This position is available only at facilities with Comprehensive Stroke Certification or Thrombectomy Stroke Center.

About Us :

Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients. We are a nationally recognized healthcare provider, offering comprehensive services with advanced imaging capabilities and a focus on quality patient outcomes. We foster a collaborative environment where professionals can grow, innovate, and contribute to the well-being of our community.

Hospital Awards :

Magnet Recognition Program® – The highest recognition for nursing excellence

CMS Hospital Compare Ratings – Earned a 4-star overall rating (2024)

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade – Received an 'A' grade (Fall 2024)

Key Responsibilities :

Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, social, and psychological status.

Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Implement and delegate care consistent with the plan of care and professional guidelines.

Evaluate patient responses to interventions and revise plans of care as needed.

Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, including documentation and scope of licensure.

Identify, verify, and prepare patients for imaging exams and interventional procedures.

Manage pre-op and post-op care, including conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, and ECG interpretation.

Operate and support advanced interventional procedures, anticipating and responding to procedural needs.

Oversee imaging nursing staff, ensuring adequate staffing, skill mix, and development of competency.

Complete accurate documentation for all procedures, including time stamps and image storage.

Position Details :

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Location : Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital

Shift : Days, 7AM-5 : 30PM. Call and holiday coverage also needed.

Compensation Grade : $39.99-$59.18

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.

Licensure : Active State RN license.

Certifications : BLS for Healthcare Providers, ACLS or PALS certification (or must obtain within a specified timeframe).

Experience : Nursing experience in Critical Care or Emergency settings. Understanding basic x-ray principles and practices.

Must complete criteria for RN Medical Imaging I, plus 3 of the following :

PICC line placement,

IJ Central line placement,

Charge Nurse

Clinical coach / preceptor

National Vascular Access Nurse Certification,

National Stroke Certification,

National Radiology Nurse Certification.

Sedation in a trauma center I or II

Preferred Qualifications :

Registered member of ARNA / ARIN.

RCIS or RNCB / CRN registration.

Leadership experience.

Physical Requirements :

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Location :

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City : Billings

Work State : Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$39.99 - $59.18

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.