RN Huntersville 4, 10s rotating Wed/Fri day off 7-5:30

For over 50 years, Charlotte Radiology has been a trusted partner and industry leader in providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care. Charlotte Radiology serves NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40+ convenient locations, and 500+ team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our mission and vision are to be recognized as the premier radiology expert, where people come first - solidified through collaborate teamwork and quality-driven, customer focused services.

Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off. Week 1 will have Wednesdays off, Week 2 will have Fridays off.

7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Location: Huntersville, NC

Cardiac CT RN does from patient arrival → pre-assessment → IV → beta blocker/heart-rate control → nitroglycerin → CT → recovery, including the likely interview questions and answers

• Monitor patients throughout Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) examinations.
• Review the patient's medical history and identify conditions or medications that could affect the cardiac CT.
• Establish IV access or access an implanted port for contrast administration and laboratory testing.
• Administer medications under physician direction, including medications used to optimize heart rate for CCTA.
• Monitor blood pressure and the patient's clinical status before, during, and after the examination.
• Assess and respond to patients experiencing medical distress or adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the patient's history, medications, procedures, and nursing care in the medical record and Charlotte Radiology's RIS.
• Maintain emergency equipment and medications, including controlled-substance inventory.
• Follow sterile technique and applicable clinical and organizational policies.
• Work closely with the CT technologist to maintain efficient patient flow and a safe examination environment.
• Nurse contacts patients before the exam, reviews instructions/medications, starts the high-flow IV needed for contrast, administers medication when needed to lower the heart rate, monitors blood pressure, and gives sublingual nitroglycerin during the scan.

Qualifications: • 3–5 years of critical care nursing experience such as ER, ICU, CCU, Telemetry, etc. • Cardiac and radiology experience preferred • Associate degree/college-level nursing education • RN qualification • BLS and ACLS • Ability to assess medical records for issues that could interfere with the imaging procedure • Strong documentation and computer skills • Good communication skills • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift approximately 50–75 pounds.

Charlotte Radiology offers competitive base salary and comprehensive health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Telehealth, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Savings.

Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.