Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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As our Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) you will support our MRI imaging and interventional radiology procedures at the Beach Imaging and Interventional Center along with affiliated radiology sites. You will play a key role in patient coordination for MRI services, performs difficult intravenous (IV) insertions and provide direct procedural support to Radiologists and Nurse Practitioners during interventional procedures.
It is expected that you will collaborate closely with providers and imaging technologists to prepare patients for imaging studies, coordinate care before and after procedures and assist during interventional radiology cases. Additional responsibilities include screening patients, assisting with the completion of electronic screening forms and performing clinical duties to support efficient patient flow, high-quality patient care and operational needs. You will be required to rotate to all sites staffed by UCLA Health.
Salary: $36.34 to $47.94 Hourly
Job Qualifications
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*Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience*
- Active California LVN license with Intravenous Therapy and blood withdrawal certification - required
- Phlebotomy Certificate – 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
- 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
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.