LPN Licensed Practical Nurse PCU Medical

AdventHealth • Altamonte Springs, FL

314d • $31 - $58

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Laboratory Specialist V (CILS V) performs a wide range of technical skills, which are utilized during a variety of complex Cardiac interventional procedures, Complex diagnostic/interventional Electrophysiology procedures, Structural Heart or Interventional Neuro Radiology procedures to provide an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination of all patients. The CILS V is proficient in all aspects of angiography, preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with the policies, procedures and processes of the Cardiovascular Services department and Hospital Administration. Adheres to the guidelines and standards of professional practice associations. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

• Associate OR Bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Respiratory Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Must possess and maintain current, valid license in one of the following: Registered Nurse (RN), Radiologic Technologist [R.T.(R)], Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Paramedic.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiovascular Lab experience.
• Interventional Radiology Lab experience.
• Pediatric Lab experience.
• Peripheral Lab experience.
• Electrophysiology Lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand hygiene according to accepted standards of care.
• Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered.
• Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations.
• Annually meets all required department specific competencies.
• Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed.
• Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training.
• Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies.
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications.
• Performs within the bounds of the applicable scope of practice for Cardiovascular Interventional Technologists.
• Facilitates timely patient throughput.
• Produces an accurately written, promptly completed medical record for each patient based upon the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions.
• Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents.
• Performs effectively in all three procedural roles (circulate, monitor, scrub) required in a therapeutic cardiac laboratory team.
• Takes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) per policy.
• Learns and upgrades skills.
• Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.
• Provides training for procedures within their competency.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One.
• Paid Days Off from Day One.
• Career Development.
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible applicants.
• $3,000 Relocation Bonus for eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree