Cardiovascular Specialist - EP Lab RN

Department: 36913 High Point Medical Center - Electrophysiology Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 4-10 hour days Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Allied Health Technology; i.e., Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc. Graduate of Cardiovascular Interventional Program or minimum of two years of experience as a Cardiovascular Specialist

Registered with and certified by the ARRT or current license as a Registered Nurse in applicable state Registry or license as it pertains to Allied Health field of expertise

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Following hospital policies and procedures.
• Following departmental policies and procedures.
• Contributing to the overall quality of services.
• Assuming responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.
• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies, recognizes, and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
• Checking readiness of supplies and equipment for emergency cases.
• Applying knowledge of illness, injury and disease assessment process and recognizing those symptoms needing immediate intervention.
• Recognizing when a situation is critical and requires immediate attention.
• Initiating call/codes or contacts appropriate resources needed to provide or obtain emergency services.
• Providing emergency assistance as required and/or directed by the appropriate authority or emergency team leader.
• Remaining up-to-date on ACLS/BCLS.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment to patients, self, co-workers and facility.
• Maintaining IV fluids, stock drugs, emergency drugs and controlled substance, auditing amounts, expiration dates and reporting such findings to Pharmacy.
• Safeguarding the rights of patients and hospital personnel to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner.
• Providing patient comfort.
• Demonstrating safety consciousness through knowledge and adherence to safety standards.
• Applying knowledge of safe and effective use of equipment.
• Demonstrating proper technique and calibration of equipment when performing daily checks.
• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic physical environment and minimizing risk of injury by promoting fall precautions, use of side rails and other safety practices.
• Reporting any equipment malfunction.
• Operates all equipment needed for any aspect of invasive or interventional cardiology, including IABP.
• Prepares medications and checks emergency equipment for proper function prior to initiation of catheterization.
• Operation and quality control of all radiographic equipment.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of all equipment utilized to ensure continuous effective operations of the facility.
• Maintains working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic cardiac catheterization equipment.
• Works within required regulations for radiation safety and protection, involving all personnel and patients.
• Consistently utilizes Universal Protocol.
• Maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports.
• Creating, maintaining and documenting, via electronic information systems, accurate records, files and logs for departmental records.
• Entering correct patient data, assigning appropriate charges for exams and recording/collecting data for Quality Assurance monitors.
• Percentage of error within acceptable standards.
• Ensuring complete, accurate and timely written communication of patient information.
• Completing documentation on appropriate forms, i.e., Cath Lab, nursing notes, Patient/Family Education Documentation Form, narcotic sheet, Code Blue sheet, etc.
• Completing consistently all parts of documentation system per hospital/unit policies.
• Understanding of Heart Lab archiving equipment
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective positive and professional manner.
• Communicating information to patients and family members and evaluating understanding of information provided, i.e., diagnostic tests, special procedures, etc.
• Promoting a cooperative working environment by utilizing therapeutic communication skills.
• Communicating and addressing…