1. Collaborates with certified cardiac technologists and physicians in providing high quality patient focused care before, during and after interventional cardiovascular procedures
2. Demonstrates surgical consciousness by following appropriate guidelines and protocols in surgical attire, and in maintaining the sterile field and draping of patients.
3. Monitors patients for hemodynamic stability and arrhythmias, and responds appropriately.
4. Maintains knowledge of all interventional supplies: wires, guide catheters, manifold set up, procedural flow of case, etc.
5. Practices and maintains competency with safe radiation exposure
6. Calls for, receives and preps patient for invasive cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures and cardiology tests.
7. Provides patient teaching prior to, and following all cardiovascular procedures and tests.
8. Checks EHR and chart for completeness including required signatures, patient education, physician orders, etc.
9. Responds quickly and efficiently during an emergency and follows ACLS protocols.
10. Checks and documents emergency and POC testing equipment, and prepares cath lab holding area for day.
11. This position requires an on call rotation
Education Training and Experience
BSN required.
Two or more years of cardiac catheterization nursing experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Current Pennsylvania RN License required.
BLS and ACLS certification required.
RCIS and/or CCRN certification preferred.
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