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Registered Nurse- Interventional Radiology
Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
ACLS is required within six months. Tell me about a time a patient became unstable during a procedure.
What they are checking: Whether they can respond in an emergency in a procedure suite.
Tell me about a time you worked closely with a radiologist under time pressure.
What they are checking: Whether they can communicate and coordinate well in a fast-paced procedural setting.
What would you do
A patient has a contrast allergy and is scheduled for a procedure. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they follow premedication protocols and talk with the radiologist before going ahead.
After a femoral access procedure, your patient's groin site starts to swell. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize bleeding fast and apply pressure while calling for help.
How do you explain a procedure like a biopsy or drain placement to a nervous patient?
What they are checking: Whether they can give clear, calming explanations that build trust.
How do you handle a schedule that keeps changing because of add-on cases from the ER or floors?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay flexible and keep safety checks in place as plans change.
About the work
Walk me through how you prepare a patient for an interventional radiology procedure.
What they are checking: Whether they check labs, consent, allergies and blood thinners that could cause bleeding or delays.
How do you give and monitor moderate sedation during a procedure?
What they are checking: Whether they know safe sedation practice and when to stop and get help.
How do you keep yourself and the patient safe from radiation during procedures?
What they are checking: Whether they practice radiation safety habits in the IR suite.
What post-procedure teaching do you give before a patient goes home?
What they are checking: Whether they cover site care and warning signs so patients know when to call.
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