Job Description
Job Description
SouthCoast is looking for a Full-Time LPN for our Imaging Department
Responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under the direction/delegation of Physician under the general policies and procedures established by SouthCoast Health. Provides care as allowed within the scope of the Georgia Licensed Practical Nurses Board.
Requirements:
Current Georgia LPN licensure. Must pass proficiency test. Current BLS/CPR Certification
Qualifications:
• Able to assess patients general condition, particularly the acutely ill patient and ensures that needs are met.
• Able to start IV's and assist with procedures in C-arm and biopsies.
• Provide patient care as needed by radiologists or management.
•Maintain confidentiality in matters regarding the clinic, its patients and employees.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor CT cardiac morphologies
• Call in meds for patients per Imaging protocol
• Check medication cabinet -Medication for cardiac studies
• Administer medications by protocols
• Assist with any procedures as necessary in C-arm & Mammography Biopsies
• Start IV’s for CT & MR
• Monitor any incidents or accidents
• Check and monitor scheduled procedures for C-arm and MR
• Make all procedure follow-up calls for C-arm and US Biopsies
• Access St. Joe & Memorial for prior studies when needed
• Procedure clearance for exams (MR & C-arm)
• Match concordance sheet to pathology
Pathology Process ( per IMG policy & workflow)
· Give concordance sheet & pathology report to radiologist
· Radiologist will sign pathology report , call the patient and add an addendum report to the report
· Fax signed pathology report to referring physician
Education/ Experience: LPN: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing program. Minimum of one year clinical experience, preferably in a hospital or office practice setting. Imaging experience preferred.
Benefits: Health, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution, and supplemental insurance policies. PTO, holidays, and bereavement leave. EEO, DFW, MFV