Job Description
Cardiac CT Nurse (LPN/RN)
Prosperity Imaging Center | Full-Time | Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Join a collaborative imaging team where your cardiac nursing expertise directly supports advanced diagnostic care in a fast-paced outpatient environment. At Fairfax Radiology Centers (FRC), our nurses play a critical role in delivering safe, compassionate patient care while supporting cutting-edge cardiac and coronary imaging procedures.
Why this role matters
As a Cardiac CT Nurse at Prosperity Imaging Center, you’ll serve as both a clinical expert and patient advocate throughout the imaging experience. From medication administration and cardiac monitoring to patient education and emergency response, your work helps ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care every day.
This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys autonomy, collaboration, and direct patient interaction in an outpatient imaging setting.
What your day looks like
• Support cardiac and coronary imaging procedures within the CT department
• Administer oral beta blockers (such as Metoprolol) and nitroglycerin per physician order and established protocols
• Assist with IV placement and venous access procedures
• Perform creatinine level checks utilizing iStat technology
• Obtain patient medical histories and medication lists, including over-the-counter medications
• Review discharge instructions with patients before and after procedures as needed
• Monitor and support patients throughout imaging procedures
• Act as a patient advocate by educating, counseling, and reassuring patients and families
• Respond to medical emergencies within the Imaging Center
• Occasionally assist with patient positioning and support during procedures while utilizing appropriate protective shielding
• Collaborate closely with radiologists, technologists, and center leadership
• Assist with OSHA compliance activities and ongoing clinical education initiatives
• Occasionally travel to other FRC locations to provide clinical support
What makes you a great fit
• Current RN or LPN licensure in Virginia and/or an accepting Compact State
• Current BLS (CPR/AED) certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Prior experience with cardiac medication administration and patient monitoring strongly preferred
• Strong communication, patient care, and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment
What you’ll love about this role
• Outpatient imaging environment
• Collaborative and highly specialized care team
• Meaningful patient interaction and advocacy
• Opportunity to work closely with advanced cardiac imaging procedures
• Stable weekday schedule
Benefits & Perks
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Long-term career growth within Fairfax Radiology Centers
• Uniform allowance
About Fairfax Radiology Centers
Fairfax Radiology Centers (FRC) is the largest radiology practice in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. With more than 110 subspecialized radiologists and over 700 employees, FRC provides leading-edge medical imaging services across 20 outpatient locations throughout Northern Virginia.
FRC partners with local hospitals and healthcare providers to deliver exceptional patient experiences and specialized imaging care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fairfax Radiology Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
