Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab - Full Time - Days (7a-5p) w/ Call

Core Job Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process to assess and reassess the patient throughout procedures by observing, collecting and recording data pre, intra and post procedure.
• Promotes and maintains sterile field environment setting up tables, preparing patients and scrubbing/assisting the EP cardiologist.
• Operates hemodynamic monitors, computers and documents events during procedures.
• Recognizes and assesses emergent patient care situations, directs and documents care given to include patient and family response.
• Participates in meticulous patient/device record keeping documents.
• Responsible for inventory management and restocking.
• Assists in EP studies, tilt table tests, ablations, device implants, cardioversions, follow-up studies.
• Demonstrates responsibility and serious intent to expand EP specific knowledge and prepare/take the NASPE exam within 2-3 years with independent study, in-service attendance and continuing education.
• Takes proactive approach to identifying and managing unit situations and addressing customer (patient, family, co-workers and other department) needs.
• Promotes and maintains overall department cleanliness.
• Appropriately assesses and administers conscious sedation to the geriatric patient.
• Explains procedures in terms appropriate for the developmental level of each adult patient.
• Uses scientifically accepted Infection Prevention techniques to prevent and reduce the risk of acquiring and or transmitting infections and manage all body fluids from all persons at all times. 
• Follows all infection control policies and procedures, uses scientifically accepted infection prevention techniques and PPE, and handles or cleans tools, equipment and work surfaces appropriately.
• Completes all required training and educational programs.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge, experiences and providing verbal encouragement. Services as a resource and role model to others in the department.
• Participates in all quality and performance improvement activities.
• Complies with all MVHS and departmental policies, procedures, Codes of Conduct, standards, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.