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Interventional Radiology RN

Southern Illinois Healthcare · Carbondale, IL · $31.25–$49.06 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a change in a patient's condition early. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they use clinical judgment to recognize and report changes, which the posting stresses.

How do you delegate tasks to unlicensed staff in a procedure area while staying accountable?

What they are checking: Whether they delegate within scope and follow up, which the posting lists as a responsibility.

What ideas would you bring to improve safety or policy in the IR department?

What they are checking: Whether they think about system improvement and not just their own assigned tasks.

What would you do

How do you give emotional support to a patient who just learned they may have cancer and is about to have a biopsy?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer real comfort and stay present while keeping the procedure on track.

The IR schedule backs up and an emergency case gets added. How do you keep things safe?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust priorities without cutting corners on monitoring or time-out procedures.

About the work

Walk me through your pre-procedure check for a patient coming in for a biopsy under moderate sedation.

What they are checking: Whether they verify consent, labs, anticoagulants, allergies and sedation risk before every case.

During a procedure, the patient's oxygen drops and they stop responding to voice. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage oversedation quickly using airway support and reversal agents.

How do you monitor a patient after a femoral access procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they know to watch for bleeding, hematoma and pulse changes and how often to check.

A patient with contrast allergy history is scheduled for a case. How do you make sure they're prepared?

What they are checking: Whether they check premedication orders and alert the team before contrast is given.

How do you keep yourself and the patient safe from radiation exposure in IR?

What they are checking: Whether they practice radiation safety habits like shielding and distance during every procedure.

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The full job description

As published by Southern Illinois Healthcare.

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary • Responsible for providing professional nursing care for SIH patients. Education • Associate, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Nursing Licenses and Certification • Current Illinois Registered Nurse license • Current CPR/BLS Card • Current ACLS card Experience and Skills • Technical Experience: NA Role Specific Responsibilities • Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs • Establish a compassionate environment to provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patient and families • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team. • Provide in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients • Demonstrate ability to use clinical judgement in conjunction with critical thinking to recognize, act upon, and report changes in patient condition. • Complete, accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record • Provide input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety and quality of care • Supervision and delegation responsibilities of licensed practical nurse and/or unlicensed assistant personnel • Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service professionals • Timely completion of required education, competencies, and licensure. • Float to other SIH nursing units within competency level Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $31.25 To $49.06 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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