Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) supports diagnostic breast imaging and interventional procedures at our Imaging and Interventional Centers and other UCLA Health radiology sites, providing care across screening, diagnostic and procedural workflows. Responsibilities include coordinating patients for breast imaging services, assisting with image guided breast biopsies, preparing sterile fields, performing difficult IV starts and supporting imaging modalities within scope of practice. The LVN works closely with radiologists by preparing and collating biopsy imaging, assisting during procedures and coordinating patient care before and after interventions. You will be required to rotate to other Imaging Centers staffed by UCLA Health. Additional duties include but are not limited to:
- Performing and monitoring vital signs such pulse oximetry and respiratory rate
- Recognizing and communicating abnormalities
- Assisting with patient mobility and supporting efficient patient flow through clinical and operational tasks
- Performing EKGs
Salary: $36.34 to $47.94 Hourly
Job Qualifications
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- Active California LVN license with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification - required
- BCLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required
- 6 months of LVN experience – required
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical LVN experience – strongly preferred
- Phlebotomy Certificate – required
- Ability to interpret EKG basic arrhythmias, the components of the EKG waveform including PR interval and ST segment.
- Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications
- Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures within ones scope of practice
- Skill to accurately perform a 12-lead EKG