RN - Cardiac Cath Lab (Days) Jefferson

divh2Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse/h2pThis job performs nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures, including precise instrument handling, accurate medication administration, and proficient monitoring of hemodynamic parameters. A registered nurse in the Cath Lab is proficient in the operation and maintenance of specialized Cath Lab equipment and ensures the accuracy and completeness of procedural documentation and participates in quality assurance activities to maintain optimal procedural outcomes./ph3Essential Responsibilities/h3ulliParticipates in the care of patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, Hybrid Operating Room procedures and surgeries. Prepares patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and verifying allergies and medical history./liliIntegrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed, and assists accordingly./liliPositions patients, selects anatomical and technical parameters accurately for independent imaging of special procedures per established protocol. Prepares for and assists the physician and/or physician assistant while performing procedures./liliMaintains the competency to administer and monitor Moderate Sedation, vasoactive medications, and anticoagulants as directed by a physician./liliAnticipates adverse reactions / conditions when monitoring the effects of all procedural activities and responds appropriately./liliDemonstrates competent technical skills and may perform scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase. Assists cardiologist during cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing equipment, managing instrumentation, and maintaining a sterile field./liliDemonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the intra-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling./liliPrepares contrast media, practices aseptic technique pre-, during, and post- special procedures./liliCompletes required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival./liliMaintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring./liliOrients inexperienced staff on the operation of laboratory equipment; troubleshoots malfunctions and is knowledgeable of proper support personnel and instances when they need to be contacted./liliProvides accurate and thorough nurse-to-nurse handoff to receiving unit./liliAvailable to cross-train as appropriate in various areas./liliOther related duties as required./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pMinimum/pulliAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate/liliAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate/liliAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate/liliCurrent State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)./liliBLS and ACLS Certification/li/ulpPreferred/pulliCertification in area of specialty/liliRCIS Certification encouraged within five years/li/ulpThe job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job./ppThis job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies./ppAs a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy./ppFurthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. 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