Minimum two years' experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab / Interventional Radiology lab.
California Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Basic EKG Certification required.
Los Angeles County Fire & Safety Card and Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
Assist physicians in monitoring and processing radiological and physiological data during procedures.
Monitor patients hemodynamically and initiate interventions as needed.
Assess patients pre, during, and post-procedure, documenting findings accurately.
Administer medications as prescribed and document any adverse reactions.
Operate physiologic monitoring systems and understand cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
Assist physicians with procedures using guidewires, catheters, and other devices.
Perform emergency duties, including CPR and assisting with temporary pacemaker placement.
Benefits
Full-time position with a consistent day shift schedule.
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Engagement in continuous quality improvement activities.
Professional development through training and proctoring of new hires.
Access to advanced medical equipment and technology.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Position Summary:
Assists physicians in monitoring, collecting, and processes radiological and physiological data during cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures.
Monitors patients hemodynamically per department protocols and initiates appropriate interventions when indicated.
Assesses patients before, during, and post-procedure, and documents accordingly. Prepares and educates patients and families prior to discharge.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians monitoring, collecting, and processing physiologic data during cardiovascular and interventional radiology, l procedures.
Delivers all medications, before, during, and post-procedure, as prescribed by physician, documenting all medications delivered per hospital policy, and indicating any adverse reactions.
Operates physiologic monitoring system understanding cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
Assists the physician during the procedure by circulating with knowledge of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils and other devices during the procedure.
Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing cardiovascular and interventional radiology related tests, procedures, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
Performs emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, and insertion of aortic balloon pump.
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked: Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult (X) Geriatric (X)
Completes and keeps accurate documentation of the patient's medical records. Maintains accurate reports, records, and statistics.
Connects EKG, pulse oximeter, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors to patient. Shaves, clips and preps puncture site, assists with patient transport to/from cath lab, and sets-up procedure tray.
Performs pre-procedure assessment of patient when appropriate, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to physician.
Educating patient regarding procedure and any discharge instructions.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy needs (confidentiality). Acts as patient advocate.
Professional requirements:
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Uses computerized time clock correctly.
Attends staff meetings and actively participates, reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQl) activities.
Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, and disruption in utilities and hazardous materials spills.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
Demonstrates the ability to access and use computer systems.
Communicates with physicians, administrative staff, co-workers, and patients/families in a respectful and caring manner.
Demonstrates a positive professional image; performs responsibilities in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility in the provision of patient care/service; utilizes a collaborative approach with co-workers.
Actively participates with training and/or proctoring of new hires and staff development.
Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing assignments, varying staffing levels and patient care environments, and completes work on time.
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Assists department management in the resolution and evaluation of problem situations.
Assumes other duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
Preferred Education
N/A
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years' experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab / Interventional Radiology lab.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work in a union environment.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications
N/A
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
California Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic EKG Certification
Los Angeles County Fire & Safety Card (required within 30 days of hire).
Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)
Status: Full Time Shift: Days Hours: 8hrs (6:30am - 3:00pm) Weekly/Biweekly Hours: 40hrs/80hrs FTE: 1.0
