Job description

The 61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws. Please be advised that the corporation requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees unless an exemption request for a disability / medical or religious accommodation has been approved.

SUMMARY:

Works under the direction of the Medical Director and administratively the Practice Administrator; performs all duties associated with provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families.

REQUIRED TRAINING: HIPAA, OSHA, Infection Control, Annual Training, Radiation Safety/MRI Safety

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assess patients before administration of iodinated contrast for CT, MRI or other imaging studies. Obtain appropriate history including allergies.
• Provide for safe and accurate administration of medication, intravenous fluids in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Establish intravenous access for contrast administration of medication, intravenous fluids.
• Administer intravenous contrast or other IV medications including IV sedation per radiologist order.
• Perform physical, psychological and cognitive status assessments of patients.
• Monitor patient while in the imaging area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contacts primary care-givers for instruction.
• Initiate care and discharge plan for patients after invasive procedures.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety equipment is properly maintained by Security, notifying them if Banyan Box is not locked.
• Responsible for maintenance and storage of medication, syringe, catheter inventory.
• Conscious Sedation: maintain medication records, security, records related to each patient.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• NYS RN License required.
• 2-3 year’s prior experience.
• BCLS and ACLS required.
• Works in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; exposure to infectious disease and lifting hazards.

Specifications:

Special Training/Skills - Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Must display courtesy and empathy toward patients, co-workers and physicians. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures. Must have excellent communications skills and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Physical Demands - Must be able to move around freely. Must be able to assist in the lifting of physically compromised patients. Must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform task related to the patient; sits, stands, bends and walks intermittently throughout the day; must lift patients and supplies.

Working Conditions - Works in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; exposure to infectious disease and lifting hazards

ColumbiaDoctors/NewYork-Presbyterian Imaging has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors and/or other management. ColumbiaDoctors/NewYork-Presbyterian Imaging reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) continues to require masking by patients, visitors, and HCP (healthcare personnel) in all healthcare settings

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tarrytown, NY 10591: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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