Two years of critical care experience in an acute care hospital
ACLS certification required
Advanced 12 lead EKG interpretation education within three months of hire
Completion of unit-based competencies within four months of hire
Strong physical assessment skills
Experience with EMR systems
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the cardiac team to ensure patient safety and efficiency
Administer and monitor exercise or pharmacologic cardiac stress tests
Provide non-invasive diagnostic services for coronary artery disease
Educate patients and families throughout the cardiac stress testing process
Maintain a high level of customer service in a supportive environment
Respond appropriately to emergency situations
Function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Benefits
Emphasis on patient and family education
Supportive work environment
Opportunity to work with a highly trained cardiac team
Focus on compassion and empathy in patient care
Professional development through unit-based competencies
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Non-Invasive Cardiology Specialist is an essential member of a highly trained cardiac team that includes a Supervising Cardiologist and an ETT technician, or second Cardiac Specialist. The Non-Invasive Cardiology Specialist works collaboratively across the continuum of care to assure patients move through the system safely and efficiently while providing a non-invasive diagnostic service for detecting coronary artery disease.
The Non-Invasive Specialist is an RN who is responsible for the safe screening, administration and recovery of adult inpatients and outpatients receiving an exercise or pharmacologic cardiac stress test under the direct or personal supervision of a Cardiologist. The Non -Invasive Cardiology Specialist works within the team to provide the highest level of customer service in an environment that is safe and supportive. Our care delivery model emphasizes a high priority on patient and family education while fostering compassion and empathy though the process of cardiac stress testing.
Education and Experience
R.N., BSN, licensed in the state of Massachusetts
Two years of critical care experience in an acute care hospital
ACLS certification.
Completion of advanced 12 lead EKG interpretation education within the first three months of hire.
Completion of unit-based competencies within 4 months of hire.
Strong physical assessment skills.
Experience using EMR.
Practices utilizing patient and family centered care model.
Able to respond appropriately in emergency situations and function collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
