Imaging RN II - Per Diem, CT/MRI & Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging in Houston. You will provide direct patient care in imaging settings, applying clinical nursing knowledge to procedures and ensuring patient safety and comfort according to standards.

The role involves assisting physicians and technologists, preparing patients for CT, MR, US, radiography and other imaging procedures, labeling and handling specimens, and delivering post-procedure

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Cardi Lab where applicable
• Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures
• Assists during procedures
• Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting
• Provide health education information. Provide post procedure instructions
• AEB: skill demonstration, observation, document audits, attendance at educational inservices
• Care of patients: performs technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to:
• Waived testing
• Respiratory care
• Medical emergency response
• Safe and effective medication administration
• Prioritization of urgent patient care needs

Job description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging in Houston. You will provide direct patient care in imaging settings, applying clinical nursing knowledge to procedures and ensuring patient safety and comfort according to standards.

The role involves assisting physicians and technologists, preparing patients for CT, MR, US, radiography and other imaging procedures, labeling and handling specimens, and delivering post-procedure