Imaging Support LVN – Level 1

Company Overview

Eisenhower Imaging Center is committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology services. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, technologists, and support staff operate in a dynamic, customer-focused environment utilizing the latest advancements in medical imaging technology.

Position Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Level 1 provides care to a specific group of patients as delegated by and under the supervision of an R.N./MD. The LVN collects data and reports significant findings to the RN/MD. An LVN Level 1 performs basic nursing skills and maintains positive interpersonal relations with peers, patients, patient’s families and physicians.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance

questions or concerns and report suspected violations.

• Collects data and reports findings to RN/MD.
• Demonstrates skills in accordance with EIC Standards of Care, policies, procedures, and Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates ability to independently perform basic and specialized nursing skills fundamental to the unit within

scope of practice.

• Maintains lab and other diagnostic test results and reports in a timely manner to RN/MD.
• Works under direction of RN/MD and completes assignments as directed.
• Utilizes non-patient care time to help other nurses and modalities.
• Starts IV safely and competently in addition to managing and treating IV infiltrations.
• Accesses implanted ports, PICC, and midline catheters for the administration of contrast media.
• Performs pre-procedure assessments, preparation and post-procedure care.
• Provides timely, accurate and precise reporting of any change in patient condition to the R.N./Radiologist.
• Appropriately assesses, treats, and manages patients for contrast allergies, renal function, diabetes,

claustrophobia, etc.

• Administers and documents medications (under direction of RNs / Medical Director), ensuring patient safety

following Federal guidelines.

• Co-manages the care of all outpatients/inpatients to include scheduling, interviewing, preparation and

transportation.

• Assists in the care of any patient with special needs.
• Manages medical emergencies under the guidance of the radiologists / RNs.
• Maintains all nursing and medical emergency equipment including (but not limited to) oxygen supply.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of equipment specific to clinical area.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines under the direction of the technologists and/or radiologists.
• Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality.

Ability to manage high patient volumes.

• Assist technologists in the preparation of equipment and supplies for procedures
• Ensure that all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained
• Assist in the positioning of patients for procedures
• Monitor patients during procedures and report any adverse reactions to the technologists
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient information
• Assist in the transportation of patients to and from the procedure area
• Pick up & deliver packages to departments as needed.
• Return supplies carts to appropriate location
• Filling supplies cabinets
• Filling blanket warmers
• Checking in patients
• Assisting patients on and off the table
• Room turnover
• Cross train in all modalities at all locations.
• Greets and escorts all guests in and out of exam area.
• Assures positive patient identification
• Assists patients in completing screening and history forms if needed.
• Assists patients with changing clothing as necessary for procedure.
• Introduces patient/family to caregivers and explains their role in performing the exam.
• Assists technologists, nurses and other Center personnel as requested.
• Communicates planned procedure instructions to the patient in simple, understandable terms.
• Communicates with coworkers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Assures that the patient exam room and changing areas are prepared with appropriate supplies and/or equipment.
• Remains in assigned location when not providing patient care to assist other staff as needed with room set ups,

clean up, etc.

• Looks up prior exam history and enters information on daily schedule.
• Confirms appointments with patients as needed.
• Loads IV contrast syringes and removes IVs as requested. (CT modality only)