Overview
Radiology nurses provide pre procedural assessment, sedation monitoring and post procedure recovery care for patients undergoing image guided interventions.
Clinical Responsibilities
They manage IV access contrast reactions sedation protocols and hemodynamic monitoring and coordinate with radiologists and technologists for safe procedural flow.
Patient Safety and Education
Nurses lead patient education on preparation and aftercare, implement infection control and emergency response protocols and document peri procedural events.
Training and Certification
Radiology nurses hold RN licensure with additional training in procedural sedation, vascular access and radiology specific competencies.