Registered nurse
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL IMAGING·Scottsdale, Arizona
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL IMAGING·Scottsdale, Arizona
Provide comprehensive nursing support for diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures in an outpatient setting. Coordinate patient care, administer medications, and monitor vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Description: Job Title Registered Nurse Reports to Manager of Nursing Services Status Full Time/Non-Exempt
We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Outpatient Radiology Nurse to join our radiology team. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic outpatient environment, supporting diagnostic and interventional procedures while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The Outpatient Radiology Nurse provides comprehensive nursing support within radiology settings, ensuring safe, efficient care and a positive patient experience. This role supports a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, coordinates communication among multidisciplinary care teams, and plays a key role in patient education, safety, and comfort.
The nurse works both independently and collaboratively across multiple imaging modalities and locations, using sound clinical judgment to support high-quality clinical outcomes.
Detailed Responsibilities Requires the ability to work independently often, as well as be a contributing member of the healthcare team.
Requires assisting in general diagnostic, special procedures, ultrasound, CT, PET, MR, Nuclear Medicine and mammography procedures.
Contacts patients to obtain necessary pertinent information/medical history for upcoming appointments.
Facilitates communication between patient, radiologists and other healthcare providers for assigned patients.
Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and diminish patient apprehension.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
Observes patient, obtains/monitors vital signs, records significant findings and notifies appropriate chain of command of patient's condition, deviations from normal, reaction to drugs, response to treatments and significant incidents.
Responds to urgent/emergent/life-saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
Documents all patient information in appropriate areas of medical record.
Helps positively promote/market the services provided by the company to patients and healthcare providers.
Requires flexibility to work at multiple locations.
Other duties may be assigned.
Among the many benefits of a career with Southwest Medical Imaging, are the following: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high-deductible plan) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP available if enrolled in Health plan) 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Short Disability Company Paid Long-Term Disability Pet Discount Program 6 paid Company Holidays Floating Holiday, Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave Tuition Reimbursement Competitive Salary Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Market context
Registered Nurse positions in Arizona are commonly competitive because employers look for an active state RN license, dependable transportation, and comfort with basic clinical documentation tools like Word and Outlook. ADN is required and BSN is preferred, so candidates with both clinical readiness and stronger education credentials may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and highlight any experience with patient-facing travel or home-based care in your application.
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