LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (FULL TIME, DAYS) at University of Washington

Req #: 234412

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - RADIOLOGY

Posting Date: 07/25/2024

Closing Info:
Open Until Filled

Salary: $5360.00 - $7674.00 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: **The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.** Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ()

**This recruitment offers a $4,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine** \#UWMRecruitmentIncentive **UW Medical Center-Montlake - Radiology** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Licensed Practical Nurse to work primarily in PET/Nuclear Medicine.** **WORK SCHEDULE**

+ Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

+ Day Shift **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**

+ Conveniently located near public transportation

+ Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

+ Opportunity to provide career growth **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** All of UW Medicine's radiologists are board-certified and specialize in a variety of areas such as neuroradiology, body radiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography and chest radiology. Imaging findings are integrated with all clinical data to generate comprehensive and actionable patient assessments **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records

+ IV placement and removal for CT and MRI patients with the possibility of high contrast screening mammography

+ Prepare and clean exam rooms

+ Patient education (pre/post scan)

+ Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider

+ Assess patients following extravasations

+ Assist in transporting patients as required **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Current license to practice as a practical nurse in the State of Washington **ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE** UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U. S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street. **Excellence. Exploration. Education. ()** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. ()** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.