Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world\'s most respected healthcare organizations.  

 

Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers comprehensive radiology services including diagnostics, nuclear imaging, interventional procedures and radiation oncology. As a Registered Nurse (RN) Angiography Specialist, you will be responsible for:  

• A caregiver in this position works 7:00AM – 5:30pm with on-call requirements.  
   

  A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Completes assessment of health status of patient scheduled to undergo radiology procedures.
  • Obtains pre-procedure lab information and a history related to the chief complaint of the patient prior to angiography procedure.
  • Notifies the responsible physician and technologists about findings and concerns needing attention prior to, during, and following the radiology procedure.
  • Collaborates with radiologists, referring physicians and staff members to provide optimal care of patients and families.
  • Documents patient care.
  • Provides conscious sedation and monitoring to patients undergoing interventional procedures as specified by the hospital conscious sedation policy and procedure.
  • Administers medications to patients while in the Radiology Department as needed.
  • Injects contrast for IVP examinations and Kinevac for gallbladder examinations.
  • Assists radiologist in performing breast localizations, chain cystograms and any other procedures as requested by the radiologist.
  • Monitors narcotic control for department.
  • Monitors emergency resuscitation equipment in angiography suite and diagnostic area.
  • Provides pre and post radiology procedure education to patients and families.
  • Monitors quality assurance performance and infection control practices for radiology.
  • Participates on selected hospital committees.
  • Serves as a liaison between patient, radiologist, and other members of the health care team. Identifies problems or potential problems and initiates appropriate action.
  • Anticipates and exceeds the needs and expectations of patients.
  • Attends continuing education programs and completes mandatory training in order to maintain licensure, position specific ongoing competencies and professional growth.
  • Follows hospital/system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
  • Other duties as assigned

  
  Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.  

  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).  

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). 

  • Successfully complete mandatory clinical competencies annually.  

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

  
  Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).  

  
  Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/