Radiology LVN | Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are :

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX - heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.

Shift Information :

This position is Full Time working four rotating ten hour shifts weekly, covering every other weekend.

What we offer : Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Great Culture

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do :

Works under the supervision of the physicians and management team to care for patients within the Radiology and CCIR departments; completes medication reconciliation on patients undergoing contrast or invasive procedures; communicates with physicians regarding patient conditions, needs, and care plans; assists physicians and technologists with invasive procedures as requested.

Required Education :

Formal LVN or RN Nursing Education

Preferred Education :

Bachelors of Science (BSN) in Nursing

Required Skills :

1. Strong organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision-making and patient care skills.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety standards.

3. Excellent veni-puncture skills.

4. Knowledge of medical terminology.

5. Ability to determine when physician intervention is necessary.

6. Ability to prepare and recover patient pre, intra, and post-procedure in Radiology and CCIR departments.

7. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.

Required Licensure / Registration / Certification :

RN or LVN License

ACLS and PALS CPR

Preferred Licensure / Registration / Certification :

BSN with CRN designation

Required Experience :

One year experience as a critical care or Interventional Radiology nurse

Preferred Experience :

Greater than two years’ experience as a critical care or Interventional Radiology nurse