IR Procedural Nurse

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Radiology/Interventional Radiology nurse to provide specialized nursing care for image-guided procedures. You will assess, plan, and care for patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.

The role requires expertise in sedation, MRI safety, and post-procedure monitoring, with collaboration across anesthesia, physicians, and technologists in a 24/7 health system.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The ALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and independently manages routine radiology cases across imaging and IR settings.
• Coordinates patient preparation and recovery workflows, including IV access, medication administration, and post-procedure monitoring.
• Administers and monitors moderate sedation; identifies and manages expected responses and complications within established protocols.
• Manages modality-specific responsibilities, including MRI safety screening, stress testing support, and imaging preparation requirements.
• Administers medications and blood products per protocol; monitors patient response and identifies adverse reactions.
• Anticipates potential complications during procedures and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation.
• Circulates and supports procedures by managing supplies, equipment, and sterile workflows.
• Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, sedation, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinates handoffs and ensures patient readiness for discharge or transfer.
• Collaborates with anesthesia, physicians, and technologists to support efficient and safe care delivery.
• Serves as an informal resource for staff on routine radiology workflows and procedures.
• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to safety, regulatory, and radiology-specific standards.

Skills

RN licensure (UT)

Interstate Compact eligibility

RQI credential

RQI ALS credential

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Job Family

Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Job Subfamily

Radiology/Interventional Radiology nurses provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures across imaging modalities. This includes the assessment, planning and care of patients undergoing the procedure. These nurses support patients before, during, and after procedures ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes.

Career Level

N2: Provides care to patients in structured environments. Performs established nursing interventions using current clinical knowledge. Begins mentoring and supporting peers. Applies knowledge of disease processes and treatments. Demonstrates growing clinical judgment in patient care. Manages moderately complex cases. Identifies subtle changes in patient status and independently initiates appropriate interventions. Works with intermediate support. Manages care independently within established protocols. Explains care plans to patients and families. Participates in team discussions and interdisciplinary planning.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and independently manages routine radiology cases across imaging and IR settings.
• Coordinates patient preparation and recovery workflows, including IV access, medication administration, and post-procedure monitoring.
• Administers and monitors moderate sedation; identifies and manages expected responses and complications within established protocols.
• Manages modality-specific responsibilities, including MRI safety screening, stress testing support, and imaging preparation requirements.
• Administers medications and blood products per protocol; monitors patient response and identifies adverse reactions.
• Anticipates potential complications during procedures and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation.
• Circulates and supports procedures by managing supplies, equipment, and sterile workflows.
• Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, sedation, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinates handoffs and ensures patient readiness for discharge or transfer.
• Collaborates with anesthesia, physicians, and technologists to support efficient and safe care delivery.
• Serves as an informal resource for staff on routine radiology workflows and procedures.
• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to safety, regulatory, and radiology-specific standards.
• At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The ALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86131
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule 3 -12 hour shifts
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH ANC 60I INTERVENTIONAL RAD
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up On-site