Staff Nurse CT Scanner Per Diem

OverviewDignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute (http://www.dignityhealth.org/sequoia/medical-services/heart-and-vascular-institute) is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition (http://www.dignityhealth.org/sequoia/about-us/quality-and-awards) from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program (http://www.dignityhealth.org/sequoia/medical-services/orthopedics) is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, and our Birth Center (http://www.dignityhealth.org/sequoia/medical-services/birth-center) is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care (http://www.dignityhealth.org/sequoia/medical-services/emergency-services) and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology (http://www.dignityhealth.org/sequoia/medical-services/breast-and-diagnostic-center) . Our new state-of-the-art Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment, including private, spacious rooms and inviting garden areas. To learn more, please visit our website: dignityhealth.org/sequoia/ResponsibilitiesThis position performs and is responsible for a variety of nursing functions that include; assessment, identification of needs, planning, implementing appropriate interventions, documentation, evaluation, explanation of procedures, checking for and or obtaining consents, obtaining vitals, observing cardiac monitors, operating suction, oxygen, and power injectors and maintaining patients' comfort during radiographic procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to percutaneous biopsy, myelography, bronchoscopy, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, pediatric voiding cystourethrograms, CTs, MRIs, Dobutamine echos and any procedure requiring sedation and analgesia or contrast injection. The position is also responsible for nursing administrative duties such as invasive procedure patient follow-up, patient education including discharge instruction, radiology staff in-service education, and assistance in procedure manual upkeep. The radiology nurse will assist in coordinating the patient's schedule to insure that all procedures are performed in a safe and efficient manner. This position also addresses the psychosocial needs of the patient specifically in regards population specifics and acts as educator and resource person to patients and their families. The position may also provide nursing back up in the Special Procedures and Cardiovascular labs. This position takes direction from radiologists, cardiologists, and other physicians as well as the Radiology Manager.QualificationsEXPERIENCE:

Two years of recent critical care experience required

Valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse (CARN)

Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (CT ACLS)

Current certification in Basic Life Support (CT BLS)

Pay Range$82.51 - $107.19 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.