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Registered Nurse - CT Cardiology

SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States


Job Summary

Pre-Procedure Care:

Conduct patient assessments, including medical history, allergies, and medication review

Educate patients and families about procedures, risks, and post-procedure expectations

Obtain informed consent and ensure all pre-procedure requirements are met

Initiate IV access and administer pre-procedure medications as ordered

Intra-Procedure Care:

Assist physicians during CTA

Monitor vital signs, sedation levels, and patient status throughout procedures

Administer moderate sedation and medications per protocol

Maintain sterile field and adhere to infection control standards

Respond to emergencies and assist with resuscitative measures if needed

Post-Procedure Care:

Monitor patients during recovery for complications (e.g., bleeding, adverse reactions)

Provide discharge instructions and patient education

Document procedures, medications, and patient responses accurately

Coordinate follow-up care as needed

Perform triage functions, prioritize patient needs, and recognize urgent cardiac symptoms requiring immediate intervention.

Collaborate with cardiologists, radiologists, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize diagnostic efficiency and patient outcomes.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and imaging standards.

Adhere to Upstate policies, procedures, safety protocols, radiation-safety standards, and infection-prevention guidelines.

Demonstrate professionalism and uphold the organization’s mission, values, and service excellence standards.

Office Equipment Used
Cardiac monitor, telephone, fax machine, computers and printers, copier and shredder.

Computer Systems Used
EPIC, Outlook Email, Excel, Word

Minimum Qualifications
NYS licensed/registered RN. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in cardiac care is strongly preferred (CCRN).

Work Days
Monday - Friday daytime hours

Benefits
Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G7: $30.50 - $49.49

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

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