Radiology Nurse - Night Shift, Imaging Care & Procedures

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Hospital is seeking a Radiology Nurse for the Night Shift to provide safe, patient-centered nursing care in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The role includes monitoring during conscious sedation, preparing medications and IV contrast, and supporting invasive procedures.

Responsibilities cover patient education, equipment setup, emergency response, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective nursing care in the Imaging Department across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.
• Provides medication and patient monitoring during conscious sedation.
• Assists with scheduling of invasive procedures.
• Monitors patient flow in the Diagnostic Imaging department.
• Performs sterile prep prior to invasive procedures.
• Screens patients prior to invasive procedures (labs, contrast allergies).
• Prepares medications and IV contrast per protocol.
• Monitors patient condition throughout invasive procedures.
• Sets up sterile trays for invasive procedures.
• Performs pre- and post-procedure patient education.
• Documents patient care information per hospital protocol.
• Responds to emergencies within the department.
• Performs venipuncture as needed.
• Assists in orienting new or temporary nursing staff to duties.
• Supports performance improvement activities in the department.
• Maintains credentials and certifications current with the hospital.
• Attends department meetings and represents the hospital positively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates collaboration, service orientation, integrity, and professionalism within the unit.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

KBN

BLS

ACLS

Job description

University of Louisville Hospital is seeking a Radiology Nurse for the Night Shift to provide safe, patient-centered nursing care in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The role includes monitoring during conscious sedation, preparing medications and IV contrast, and supporting invasive procedures.

Responsibilities cover patient education, equipment setup, emergency response, and collaboration with physicians and staff.