RN- Cardiac Cath (FT)
About The Position
Provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient while in Houston Heart Institute. Assists cardiologist during electrophysiology/device procedures, cardiovascular/peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures. Becomes proficient in the operation of all cardiovascular/peripheral related equipment and in the performance of any related duties of cardiovascular/peripheral procedures. Assists with PI, P&P, and staff education. Will perform in other areas of Cardiology including Holter monitor hook-up/ report retrieval, IABP, TEE’s, cardiac rehabilitation, fluoroscopy, pacemakers, and hemodynamic monitoring. Call rotation required with immediate response and 30-minute arrival time from notification. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.
Requirements
- Graduate of approved school of nursing
- Two (2) years of Cardiac Cath Lab/EP or Critical Care Nursing
- Current US state RN license with authorization to practice in the state of GA
- Current AHA/ARC BLS certification, required
- AHA ACLS/AHA ALS certification required or obtained within 9 months of employment
- Successful completion of an HHC Basic Rhythm Interpretation Course or CLEP Exam within nine (9) months of hire
- Must be able to utilize standard office equipment
- Must be able to utilize diagnostic treatment equipment as well as patient care equipment
- Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.
Responsibilities
- Provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient
- Assists cardiologist during electrophysiology/device procedures, cardiovascular/peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Proficient in the operation of all cardiovascular/peripheral related equipment
- Performs related duties of cardiovascular/peripheral procedures
- Assists with PI, P&P, and staff education
- Performs in other areas of Cardiology including Holter monitor hook-up/ report retrieval, IABP, TEE’s, cardiac rehabilitation, fluoroscopy, pacemakers, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Call rotation required with immediate response and 30-minute arrival time from notification
- Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
