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Radiology Nurse:
Radiology Nurses are registered nurses who
provide healthcare to patients undergoing
diagnostic radiation procedures such as,
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasounds,
and radiation therapy for oncology diagnoses.
After the procedure Radiology Nurses are
responsible for managing a patients recovery.
The duties of a Radiology Nurse include:
- Providing health care to patients undergoing
radiation procedures
- Educating patients to understand procedures
- Assisting patients in their recovery from
procedures
- Working with the patient’s family and other
healthcare professionals to ensure the patient’s
needs are met
- Performing examinations under the supervision
of the Radiologist
- Documenting findings and updating the patients
medical records
- Assisting the Radiologist during therapy
- Discharging patients from the radiology
department
Where they work:
Radiology Nurses work in large hospitals and
medical centres and are employed to support the
physical, mental and emotional needs of the
patient.
Qualifications:
Certified Radiology Nurses (CRNs) are qualified
Registered nurses who have received advanced
education and training in Radiology. To become a
CRN you must gain experience in the radiology
department of a hospital or healthcare facility
and pass an examination. CRNs are accredited by
the American Association of Radiology Nurses.
Upon completion of a CRN program, you must also
pass the national licensing examination before
you can practice as a Radiology nurse.
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