Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiac Cath Lab (Per Diem)

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

1d • $61 • Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Per Diem Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiac Catheterization Lab team. This APP will play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. This is a per diem/as needed position. The schedule would be 10-hour shifts (7am-5pm)

Requirements

• Masters degree
• Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• APP experience in cardiology, particularly in the Cath lab, critical care or procedural medicine preferred.
• Proficiency in vascular access techniques strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Epic EMR is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• APP experience in cardiology, particularly in the Cath lab, critical care or procedural medicine preferred.
• Proficiency in vascular access techniques strongly preferred.
• Experience with Epic EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-procedure evaluations through phone interviews, including comprehensive history taking, medication reconciliation, and patient education.
• Perform detailed chart reviews to assess patient readiness and identify clinical concerns prior to cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Collaborate closely with interventional cardiologists, nursing staff, and procedural teams to optimize patient care and procedural planning.
• Provide vascular access (arterial and/or venous) for patients undergoing procedures in the CATH lab, in accordance with scope of practice and institutional protocols.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and communications in the Epic electronic medical record system.
• Participate quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education to support best practices in cardiovascular care.
• Assist with post-procedure care coordination.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level