Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a RN Diagnostic Imaging? At Fairview Park Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
The Diagnostic Imaging Nurse is a registered professional nurse responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and image-guided invasive procedures within Interventional Radiology (IR) and as needed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab).
This role supports physicians during procedures, administers moderate sedation, performs patient assessments, initiates vascular access, and ensures safe patient monitoring throughout all phases of care. The Diagnostic Imaging Nurse collaborates with radiologists, cardiologists, technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care across Imaging and procedural services. Care is served to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Diagnostic Imaging services include invasive and non-invasive procedures performed in coordination with Cath Lab personnel to ensure appropriate patient care and procedural support.
The Diagnostic Imaging Nurse works in close collaboration with the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN and serves as a backup in this role to support patient flow, care coordination, and operational efficiency across Imaging and procedural services.
Clinical Patient Care
- Performs comprehensive pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, allergies, medications, lab results, and NPO status.
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Verifies informed consent and ensures completion of required pre-procedural documentation.
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Initiates and maintains intravenous (IV) access, including administration of fluids, medications, and contrast adjuncts per provider order.
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Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, risks, sedation, and post-care expectations.
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Ensures adherence to patient identification, time-out, and safety protocols.
Procedural Support (Interventional Radiology)
- Assists physicians during invasive and image-guided procedures (e.g., biopsies, drain placements, vascular access procedures, embolization support).
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Prepares and maintains sterile field; assists with instrumentation and supplies during procedures.
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Performs patient monitoring throughout procedures, including ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, and level of consciousness.
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Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition and procedural complications.
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Documents procedural events, medications, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.
Moderate Sedation Administration
- Administers moderate sedation in accordance with hospital policy, regulatory standards, and provider orders.
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Completes required pre-sedation assessments and risk stratification.
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Continuously monitors patient status during sedation and recovery, including airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological status.
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Maintains competency in sedation protocols, reversal agents, and emergency interventions.
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Ensures appropriate recovery and discharge criteria are met.
Post-Procedure Care
- Provides post-procedure monitoring, including assessment of puncture sites, hemodynamic stability, and recovery from sedation.
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Identifies and manages complications such as bleeding, hematoma, contrast reaction, or adverse sedation effects.
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Provides discharge instructions and patient education as appropriate.
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Coordinates patient handoff and communication to receiving units or caregivers.
Cath Lab Support (Backup Role)
- Serves as backup support to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab as operational needs require.
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Assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including preparation, monitoring, and recovery of patients.
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Supports sterile technique, equipment setup, and procedural flow in the Cath Lab environment.
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Monitors cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, and patient response during procedures.
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Participates in emergency response (e.g., code situations, rapid deterioration).
Care Coordination & Imaging Resource Support
- Collaborates closely with the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN to support daily workflow, patient throughput, and coordination of Imaging and procedural services.
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Serves as a clinical backup to the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN, assisting with patient flow management, scheduling coordination, and prioritization of urgent and emergent procedures as needed.
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Works in partnership with the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN to ensure efficient utilization of resources, appropriate patient preparation, and timely progression through the continuum of care.
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Supports communication between providers, nursing units, technologists, and ancillary departments to optimize patient care and procedural readiness.
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Assists with resolving workflow issues, patient delays, and operational barriers in collaboration with the Imaging Resource Coordinator – RN and departmental leadership.
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Promotes a team-based approach to care delivery, ensuring continuity and consistency across Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab services.
Quality, Safety, and Compliance
- Adheres to all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
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Ensures compliance with infection control, radiation safety, and sedation policies.
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Participates in competency validation, ongoing education, and performance improvement initiatives.
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Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
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Supports quality assurance and patient safety programs within Imaging Services.
What qualifications you will need:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate or Bachelor’s degree required; BSN preferred) or eNCL.
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia – required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) – required. •Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required. •Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) – required.
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Moderate Sedation competency – required (or obtained within defined timeframe).
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Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience in one or more of the following: oCritical Care (ICU) oEmergency Department oInterventional Radiology oCardiac Cath Lab or procedural setting
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Experience with moderate sedation and invasive procedures preferred.
Fairview Park Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Fairview Park Hospital is a leader in healthcare for Dublin, Georgia, Laurens County, and nearby communities. It is a modern, nearly 200-bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of community healthcare services.
Our commitment to high-quality care is shown by several achievements. Fairview Park is a Primary Stroke Center, earned an “A” on the Patient Safety Report Card, and was named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health. We also offer specialty services at locations like the Sleep Center at Fairview Park, Same Day Surgery Center, Heart Center at Fairview Park, and Women’s Imaging Center.
Dublin-Laurens County offers many activities for all interests, including golfing, fishing, shopping, volunteering, and spending time with family. The area is well known for its month-long St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Since 1966, this family-friendly event has grown into a major attraction, bringing thousands of visitors from across the country.
Dublin-Laurens County is located in Middle Georgia, about halfway between Atlanta and Savannah. Laurens County is the third largest county in Georgia by land size and has a population of about 45,000. The City of Dublin has been named one of the 10 Georgia Cities of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association, recognized for its exemplary service to citizens.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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