Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Electrophysiology Specialist, you will be a central figure performing complex electrophysiology studies and related cardiac procedures, meticulously operating specialized equipment to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias. You will play a vital role in providing critical diagnostic information and therapeutic interventions that directly impact patient outcomes.
Every day, you will expertly prepare patients for invasive EP procedures, operate advanced mapping systems, conduct device interrogations, and assist electrophysiologists with ablations and implants. You will also monitor patient vitals, interpret ECGs and electrograms, maintain detailed records, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols within the cardiac cath lab.
To be successful in this role, you will combine nationally recognized certification (RCES, RCIS or equivalent), extensive EP experience, and a profound understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and arrhythmia recognition. You will demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic, high-acuity environment delivering advanced cardiac care.
- Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards. Admission assessment completed immediately. Re-assessment prn changes/protocol.
- Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
- Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit. Verifies patient chart is ready: properly signed consents, reviews lab work and notifies physician of abnormalities. Ensures procedural pause is conducted. Circulates during procedure, administers and records medications and treatments as ordered; observes and records patient responses. Scrubs diagnostic and intervention procedures. Care of patient during Tilt table procedure includes accurate interpretation of dysrhythmias/12 lead EKGS. Follow ACLS protocols include cardioversions. Care of patient receiving procedural sedation. Maintains knowledge of procedural supplies use and application. Sheath removal/groin management. Set up and operate MacLab workstation and record procedures. Participates in room set-up. Care of pacemaker-perioperative. Care of patient with ICD perioperative.
- Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
- Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
- Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.
Job RequirementsRequired
- One year RN in an Electrophysiology or Cardiac Catherization lab
- Registered Nurse: CA
- BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Where You'll WorkFounded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
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