- Provide clinical management of patients undergoing MRI and CT exams including, but not limited to: IV access, central line management, education, crisis intervention, side effect management and pediatric sedation.
- Monitoring patients pre- and post- ultrasound guided biopsies
- Preparing patients for MRIs under anesthesia
Patient Population
- All ages
- Varying acuity
- Inpatient and outpatient
Number of Beds
- MRI: 3 scanners
- CT: 2 scanners
- General X-ray: 1 scanner
- Holding Area: 13
Nurse/Patient Ratio
- 1:6
Rotation/Shifts
- Monday-Friday; 7:00 am – 10:30 pm
Skill Mix
- 75% RN; 50% BSN; 25% Clinical Associate
Required Competencies:
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certification
- Excellent phlebotomy skills required (pediatric and adult);
- Successful completion of the JHH sedation course
Orientation
- Complete 10-16 week regular radiology orientation with 2 weeks specifically with Zayed Tower Radiology Holding Area nurses and modality specific technologists.




