Full-time RN for Electrophysiology

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates evidence-based practice and performs care for the comfort and wellbeing of the patient.
• Performs and/or assists with treatments, therapies, and procedures (including scrub assistant, monitoring and circulating) under the direction of the physician.
• Administers medication under the direct supervision of the physician, as appropriate.
• Documents a current clinical picture and records designated information in the patient record.
• Conveys relevant information to physicians and teammates.
• Calculates, interprets, and analyzes data.
• Assists in development of policies, procedures, and standards of care reflective of current practice/literature.
• Participates in committee and governance activities (highly recommended).
• Demonstrates leadership in role as a preceptor and serves as a clinical resource for others.

Physical Requirements

• Intermittent to rapid pace with high-pressure situations, requiring periods of prolonged concentration and critical thinking.
• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is essential.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and manual dexterity; good eye-hand coordination.
• Standing and walking while wearing 10-20 lbs. lead radiation protection aprons.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Potential exposure to radiation, secretions, and blood.
• Confined work area.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of high school and an accredited program of Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or related field required.
• If not licensed or certified (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist), allied health professional will have up to 12 months to successfully obtain certification.
• Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist/Electrophysiology Specialist training or experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Technology program, such as Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or comparable.
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Interventional Program or minimum of two years of experience as a Cardiovascular Specialist.