Cath Lab Scrub Nurse or Special Procedures Technologist - 1.0 FTE

St. Peter's Health•Helena, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cath Lab Scrub Nurse JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct patient care in the clinical outpatient setting's of the Cath Lab, Special Procedure's and Diagnostic Imaging. The nurse will work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members under the direction of the Department Director or designee. The goal is to promote and restore patient's health by completing the nursing process through the collection, verification and organization of data, incorporating elements of family centered care. Planning for care, implementing and assessing the plan and evaluating their outcomes are integral elements of the nursing process. Documentation of findings in a timely and accurate manner according to hospital policy is required. Cath Lab Special Procedures Tech JOB SUMMARY : Responsibilities of this position is performing Cardiac-catheterization procedures, including but not limited to, Percutaneous Transluminal Cardiac Angioplasty and Stents, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Pacemaker implantation, Pericardialcentesis. This employee will assist the physician during invasive, noninvasive and interventional procedures including but not limited to; Abdominal Aorta-grams, Central Venous lines, and drainage catheters, as well as participating in other diagnostic procedures. This employee will communicate continuously with the physician about the patient's condition. This employee will operate all equipment safely and correctly. This employee will work with the department director and clinical coordinator assisting with orientation of new employees, offering input for employee evaluations, assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures and participate in the maintenance of supplies. All employees of the organization will participate in performance improvement initiatives. This employee will understand and adhere to Radiation Safety policies and procedures when working in radiation-controlled areas. Be an engaged and positive team member of the specials/cath lab unit All other duties as assigned. Position is a combination of shift and call schedules, on a seven day on and seven day off rotation. Employee is paid for full time work (80 hours straight time) to cover one seven-day stretch of day shifts and weekend and weekday call per pay period.

Requirements

Three years experience in an Acute Care setting preferred.
Previous experience in Cardiac Cath Lab or Special Procedure's preferred, including the delivery of sedation.
Graduate of a Professional School of Nursing.
Current Montana License as a Registered Nurse.
BLS, ACLS required.
For those nurses working in DI, PALS certification is also required.
Competency delivering sedation will be maintained according to hospital policy.
Must demonstrate cognitive and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers.
Possesses interpersonal and communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
Must be able to work effectively within a team and be able to contribute to a positive workplace.
1-3 years' experience in Radiology, including Invasive Radiographic procedures, required.
High School diploma required.
Graduate of an accredited school in Radiology Technology required.
Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist - required.
A permit to practice as a Radiology Technologist in the State of Montana is required.
Current BCLS required.
Minimum of monitoring ACLS course required within 24 months of hire.
Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers.
Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a Nursing Specialty, such as CCRN, preferred.
Experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Special Procedures preferred.
Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in CVRT - preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in the clinical outpatient setting's of the Cath Lab, Special Procedure's and Diagnostic Imaging.
Work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members under the direction of the Department Director or designee.
Promote and restore patient's health by completing the nursing process through the collection, verification and organization of data, incorporating elements of family centered care.
Planning for care, implementing and assessing the plan and evaluating their outcomes are integral elements of the nursing process.
Documentation of findings in a timely and accurate manner according to hospital policy is required.
Performing Cardiac-catheterization procedures, including but not limited to, Percutaneous Transluminal Cardiac Angioplasty and Stents, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Pacemaker implantation, Pericardialcentesis.
Assist the physician during invasive, noninvasive and interventional procedures including but not limited to; Abdominal Aorta-grams, Central Venous lines, and drainage catheters, as well as participating in other diagnostic procedures.
Communicate continuously with the physician about the patient's condition.
Operate all equipment safely and correctly.
Work with the department director and clinical coordinator assisting with orientation of new employees, offering input for employee evaluations, assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures and participate in the maintenance of supplies.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Understand and adhere to Radiation Safety policies and procedures when working in radiation-controlled areas.
Be an engaged and positive team member of the specials/cath lab unit
All other duties as assigned.