RN CARDIAC CATH LAB

Rn Cardiac Cath LabJob Category: NursingRequisition Number: RNCAR023083Location: Butler, PA 16001, USAJob DetailsDescriptionResponsibilities include but are not limited to direct and indirect patient care within the Cath Lab or EP Lab. Provides nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization or EP procedures. Includes patient and family education, quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.EducationMinimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse ProgramPreferred: Bachelor Degree in NursingRegistration/Certification/LicensureCurrent PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and ACLSExperienceMinimum: Two years critical care nursing experience and proficiency in IV access and care.Preferred: Two years recent Cath Lab or Electrophysiology experience which includes device implants, diagnostic or therapeutic EP procedures.Other RequirementsExcellent customer service and communication skills.StatusNon-ExemptPhysical RequirementsThe following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day, 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant: (> 2/3rd of day, > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material HandlingStanding* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENTWalking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONALSitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALStooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending* - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALClimbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/ALadders * - To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/AReaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALReaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONALGrasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENTSeeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person FREQUENT 20# - 50#Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person FREQUENT 20# - 50#Lift - Floor to Waist FREQUENT 20# - 50#Lift - Waist to shoulder FREQUENT 20# - 50#Lift - Shoulder to overhead FREQUENT 20# - 50#Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) FREQUENT 20# - 50#Environmental FactorsWorking alone N/AWorking in cramped quarters* OCCASIONALConstant interruptions* FREQUENTWorking with bloodborne pathogens* CONSTANTCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensitySedentary to Light* - CONSTANT Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.