Imaging Nurse - PRN - HMC

Vitruvian Health; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health Imaging Services seeks an experienced Imaging Nurse to provide high-quality care within a busy department. The role emphasizes patient safety, sterile technique, and collaboration across teams to support efficient imaging workflows.

The nurse will participate in practice governance, manage imaging procedures, and ensure age-appropriate care, with exposure to radiology and PACS systems as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; current Georgia RN license; CPR required.
• ACLS certification required; Conscious Sedation licensure may be needed.
• Minimum three years Medical/Surgical nursing; critical care or OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care in the Imaging Department and support patient needs.
• Attend Nurse Practice Council and other meetings to stay current with practices.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate care knowledge for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.
• Maintain sterile technique and use imaging-related equipment safely.
• Maintain imaging PACS databases and schedule inpatient/outpatient procedures.
• Ensure patient care before, during, and after procedures; comply with radiation safety.

Skills

Critical care

Radiologic imaging

ACLS certification

CPR certification

Patient communication

Sterile technique

Education

RN license (Georgia)

Tools

PACS systems

Job description

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

Excellence. Every person. Every time.

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

Excellence. Every person. Every time.

SUMMARY

The Imaging Nurse in Imaging Services has a dynamic and varied role. The primary goal of the Imaging Nurse is to provide quality nursing care to the patient while in the Department of Imaging , contributing to the efficient operation of the department, promoting Hamilton Medical Center's philosophy, to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care. The Imaging Nurse will also routinely attend the Nurse Practice Council and other appropriate meetings to stay abreast of nursing practices and standards. The Imaging Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and assess data reflective of the patient’s current status particularly focusing on the adult, geriatric and pediatric patient. . Performs all responsibilities as licensed and trained to ensure the quality of patient care. Practices proper sterile technique. Knowledge to maintain databases in the Imaging PACS systems. Schedules Inpatient and Outpatient procedures. Ensures global patient care before, during, and after procedures. Position is exposed to Radiation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program, ACLS required Conscious Sedation Licensure: Current license by the State of Georgia as a Registered Professional Nurse, CPR Required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience, Medical/Surgical Nursing, preferably two (2) years of which have been in a critical care unit, emergency department, or experience working in an operating room setting.

Skills:

• Ability to perform in critical cares situations. Ability to use physiological monitoring and/or Radiologic Imaging equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for age group of patient served. Ability to administer moderate sedation, dysrhythmia recognition and treatment, CPR, establish and maintain peripheral intravenous access, ACLS certification, continuous monitoring of vital signs and oximetry with knowledge base for recognition of abnormalities and working with physician for treatment corrections. Required to obtain skill sets necessary to fill in and cover call in the Imaging department.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Worker must adjust to performing routine, repetitive tasks under specific supervision.

Worker will be performing in a radiation area.

Worker is required to be on feet most of the day and work is moderately heavy. Moderate amounts of critical care nursing are required.

Worker must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow.

Worker will be performing in a radiation area.

Worker will be exposed to blood, body fluids, and potentially hazardous chemicals.