Radiology Nurse

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

· Obtain clinical history & screen prior to an interventional procedure as part of pre-procedure assessment.

· Ordering relevant blood tests and interpreting blood results

· Assistant to interventional radiological procedures.

· Intravenous line insertion for infusion.

· Injections (medication/anaesthetics/contrast).

· Catheterisation of bladder or rectum or sinus cavity.

· Bag, mask and/or portable ventilation & relevant support.

· Basic life support, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including use of Defibrillation device (auto of manual - (adult and paediatric).

· First aid.

· Close surgical incisions.

· Provide post care instructions for interventional procedures.

· Sedating and monitoring of sedated patients.

· Administration of Oxygen.

· Full spine immobilization & log roll.

· Assist with patient immobilization.

· Communication with referring doctor and patient regarding procedure specifics.

· Assist with the process and preparation of medication for Iodine allergy prep, nerve blocks and cardiac imaging.

· Assist with the Triage of procedure order as required.

· Assist with patient questions/concerns pertaining to procedures.

· Post procedure monitoring or follow up calls/consults for patients who had allergic reaction, crash, injury in department, drip extravasation, sedation

• Stock control
• Health and safety rep
• training
• Working closely with radiologists, ct/mr/interventional/screening/sonar staff

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Application Question(s):

• Are you registered with SANC?

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/05/03

Information :

• Company : DRS inc
• Position : Radiology Nurse
• Location : Alberton, Gauteng
• Country : ZA