Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Lab & Interventional Radiology CVIS 2

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Essential Functions

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $ 20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs.

Shift: Part-time

• Perform all of the duties of the CV Invasive Specialist I.
• Participate in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around.
• Develop specific knowledge with regard to invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies which includes assisting in inventory control. Develops specific knowledge of applications, proper use and deployment techniques including documenting hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations.
• Provide patient education and emotional support for patients and their family members; ensure patient comfort. Foster teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians.
• Develop knowledge specific to cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options. Assess the condition of the patient, document, and inform physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure.
• Understand and apply principles of x-ray generation and safety. Understand and demonstrate the correct operation of imaging equipment.
• May mix and administer medications under the direction and supervision of the physician (RCIS or RCES is required to pass medications). Pursuant to state laws.
• At the end of the procedure, may apply closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis.
• Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events.
• Develop skills in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Perform point of care testing and QA.
• Accountabilities: Scrub, circulate, and monitor in diagnostic, interventional, and CRM procedures according to scope of practice documents. Complete procedure data entry; acquire and process imaging studies, hemodynamic assessment and calculations, intra-procedure CathPCI registry requirements, and prepare procedural reports.
• Has a thorough knowledge of invasive diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques.
• Prepare for patient status changes related to procedural events. Take immediate and appropriate action when status changes occur.
• Orient and train staff; teach, coach, mentor, and provide direct supervision as a defined preceptor.
• Provide staff education in Skills Day Workshops. Skills
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Procedural Assistance
• Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting
• Critical Thinking Taking Initiative
• Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
• Communication and Collaboration Mentorship
• Clinical Care Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults. New employees must obtain within 3 months of start.

Beginning March 1, 2026 must be registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or ARRT-CI or ARRT-VI only or RN (previous relevant RN experience required)

Demonstrated expertise in performing complex diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures or demonstrated understanding and proficiency in correlation with years of experience with regards to electrophysiology procedures.

Maintains at least 12 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits per year. Demonstrates clinical competence of CVIS/CVES skills evidenced by skills sign off

Surgical Tech/Assistant Certification per state requirements

Fluoroscopy Operator Certification as required in the state of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in health science program. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. - or

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Respiratory Therapy program

One year of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience (not including academic training or CVIS training).

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital

Work City: Lafayette

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.45 - $57.29

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.